Legal Group Manager

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Sydney, Australia
Not specified; salary reviews included; annual com...
Fully remote
Extensive senior leadership in workers compensation law
Deep understanding of nsw workers compensation legislation
Experience managing complex litigated claims and disputes
The role involves overseeing the performance, capability, and governance of the legal function within a leading Workers Compensation business

Job Summary

  • The role involves overseeing the performance, capability, and governance of the legal function within a leading Workers Compensation business.
  • Candidates will provide senior technical leadership across complex matters including statutory disputes, industrial deafness, and fatality cases.
  • EML offers a diverse collaborative team culture, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

The role involves overseeing the performance, capability, and governance of the legal function within a leading Workers Compensation business.

Salary

Not specified; Salary reviews included; Annual company incentive scheme available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive senior leadership in workers compensation law
  • Deep understanding of NSW workers compensation legislation
  • Experience managing complex litigated claims and disputes
  • Proven ability to lead large legal functions and teams
  • Strong commercial judgement for external legal panel management

Nice-to-have

  • Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience influencing scheme and policy outcomes
  • Ability to shape joint legal and claim strategies
  • Commitment to fostering a learning culture
  • Experience with continuous improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Senior leadership experience in insurance or personal injury law
  • Strong technical legal expertise in NSW legislation
  • Experience developing teams and building succession pipelines
  • Proven track record in risk management and governance frameworks

Work Rights

Not specified

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