• Acting as coverage and defence counsel in relation to claims for damages for personal injury made under professional indemnity policies of insurance (including against real estate agencies, property managers, allied health professionals).
• Acting as coverage and defence counsel in relation to occupational regulation matters and investigations (including against allied health professionals)
• 4+ years PQE
• Flexible and collaborative working environment  

About us:
  
At Colin Biggers & Paisley, we’re here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.
  
We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.
  
Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do. Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.

We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program. We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.
  
We don’t just recognise our role as a corporate citizen, we put words into actions. The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions. To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role:

We are seeking a solicitor or senior associate to join our leading Brisbane Insurance team, working with Patrick Cavanagh, Partner.
  
The successful candidate will undertake a variety of work, including:    

• Providing advice on indemnity with respect to claims on professional indemnity policies of insurance in relation to personal injuries
• Providing advice on indemnity with respect to occupational regulation matters and investigations (including Coronial inquests and investigations) of professional (including allied health professionals).
• Acting as defence counsel in relation to personal injury claims, occupational regulation and investigations for professionals (including allied health professionals).    

The successful candidate will work alongside our Brisbane professional indemnity/financial lines team, along with an opportunity to work with industry leading interstate practitioners, recognised as experts in their respective fields.
  
The role will suit a solicitor or senior associate looking to take the next step in their career by further developing their skills and experience and to make their mark on the insurance industry by joining like-minded practitioners to develop their own brand in the industry and a team around them.  

The successful candidate:  

• 4+ years' PQE with experience in professional indemnity matters
• A desire to be an integral member of a strong and cohesive team who work together
• Strong attention to detail
• Practical and client focused problem solving and research skills
• Ability to manage client expectations and run matters autonomously
• Interested in establishing a long-term successful career with Colin Biggers & Paisley
• Commercial acumen
• Practical and client focused problem solving skills
• A strong, plain language communication style  

Join the team:
  
Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We work hard for our clients but we also make sure we put our people first. Whether it's taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers & Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits.
  
Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth. We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.
  
Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us. “Diversity” to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and “inclusion” for us means inclusion for all. We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone. Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.
  
We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
  
We look forward to receiving your application.