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Settlements Lawyer

Job No: 677982

Sydney - Inner Suburbs & CBD, Brisbane - Inner Suburbs & CBD, Melbourne - Inner Suburbs & CBD, Various

Permanent Full Time

Legal

Pay Band 5


  • Manage high-volume litigation files with strategic impact
  • Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne Locations
  • Hybrid work and flexible leave options with career growth in a supportive legal team

As a Settlements Lawyer, you’ll provide litigation services and strategic advice to our Recoveries & Settlements teams. You’ll manage a portfolio of motor litigation defence matters, attend mediations and hearings, and partner with stakeholders to achieve commercial outcomes while maximising recovery opportunities.

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver litigation services and strategic advice for motor litigation defence matters, ensuring commercial and risk-aligned outcomes
  • Manage a portfolio of high-volume defence litigation claims, driving timely and favourable resolutions
  • Represent the business at settlement conferences, mediations, and court hearings, including briefing counsel and experts
  • Collaborate with internal teams to simplify complex legal issues and influence strategic decisions
  • Contribute to process improvements that reduce claims costs and reliance on external providers

What You’ll Bring

  • Tertiary qualifications in Law and current practising certificate (mandatory)
  • Admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in any Australian Court
  • Proven litigation experience in motor vehicle defence, including credit hire and recovery agent matters
  • Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
  • High ethical standards, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to achieving team goals

What You’ll Enjoy

Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

  • Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
  • Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
  • Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
  • Discounts at 400+ retailers, insurance savings, gym memberships, and reduced super fees
  • Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
  • Performance-based bonuses and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
  • Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits: www.suncorpgroup.com.au/careers/benefits

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 you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact luke.morandini@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided.

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