Description

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

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.

Position Description - Settlements Lawyer VIC 2025.11.docx

Advertised: 28 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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