Special Counsel – Commercial Disputes
Brisbane or Sydney location | Rare In-House Opportunity
Lead impactful commercial dispute projects | High visibility with senior stakeholders
Join Suncorp’s high-performing legal team during an exciting time of transformation as we work toward becoming the leading trans-Tasman insurer. This unique and hands-on Special Counsel role offers high visibility with executive leadership, providing expert legal advice and leading the legal response for various high-profile projects.
We are seeking a seasoned legal professional with a strong background in commercial disputes, an exceptional ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, and a proven track record of managing high-value matters to optimal outcomes.
What You’ll Do
- Provide expert, pragmatic legal advice on complex commercial disputes
- Act as the primary legal contact for high-profile commercial dispute projects
- Partner with senior business leaders to simplify complex legal matters and deliver commercially sound solutions
- Proactively identify opportunities to mitigate legal risks and enhance outcomes on dispute-related projects
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the legal team
- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring efficient and effective resolution of disputes
What You’ll Bring
- Law degree and current Australian Practising Certificate (mandatory)
- 15+ years PQE in litigation and commercial disputes
- Proven ability to resolve complex disputes on optimal terms in high-pressure environments
- Exceptional advocacy, contractual interpretation, and regulatory expertise
- Ability to provide clear, concise advice to senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and agility under tight timeframes
What we can offer
- A range of flexible working and leave options, including 20 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid secondary carer parental leave and unlimited paid emergency response leave
- Discounts and offers on a range of retail favourite stores as well as insurance products
- Give back to our communities with payroll giving, donation matching and paid volunteer leave
- Invest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs; and
- Prioritise your work/life balance with our robust employee assistance program and dedicated employee council
At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.
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