Litigation - Legal Counsel - Mt Gravatt

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About the team

Coles Group Insurance protects our team members, customers, and business. We work across a variety of areas, from workers compensation to property insurance to public liability insurance. Our team offers strategic advice that guides decision making and helps Coles Group achieve its business outcomes.

About The Role 

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior workers compensation in-house lawyer with 5 years plus PAE to join our team in Queensland. You will drive strategic direction of common law claims. You will also provide advice on complex statutory claims including permanent impairment matters to reduce workers’ compensation liabilities, manage reputational risk and minimise the impact of workplace injury to Coles through:

• Maintaining strong professional knowledge of workers’ compensation compliance and common law/lump sum settlement trends in Queensland
• Driving and managing litigation cases, reporting progress and outcomes to internal stakeholders through legal governance reporting and litigated claims reviews
• Effectively managing relationships within the legal panel to achieve targeted outcomes
• Providing ad-hoc legal advice to internal stakeholders on a variety of matters.  
• Building the capability of the claims team to effectively manage complex statutory workers’ compensation claims.

About you and your skills 

We are looking for a professional with proven experience in workers’ compensation management environment and relevant legislative frameworks. You have a strong understanding of complex litigated and injury claim investigations and management and advanced knowledge of workers’ compensation legislation and emerging industry trends. You will also need:
 

• Degree in law is essential as is a current unrestricted legal practising certificate.
• 5 years PAE in Queensland workers’ compensation law.
• Extensive experience in managing common law claims. The ideal candidate will have a strong defendant insurance background and will also have experience in managing and providing advice on complex statutory claims.
• Understanding of key self-insurer regulatory and statutory insurance obligations.
• Experience in risk management and legal governance reporting.
• Strong liaison, negotiation and interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 173177

Employment Type: Full time