The Firm
Carter Newell Lawyers is an award-winning specialist law firm providing legal advice to Australian and international corporate clients. Founded in 1989, we are proud to celebrate 37 years of experience and service to our clients.
We recognise the importance of offering our staff not only the best work in our specialist areas, but also a culture which embraces flexibility, individuality, integrity and education. At Carter Newell, we encourage the best use of all skills and experience of our staff, providing greater efficiency and overall job satisfaction. Our strong culture is the backbone of our success, supported by the firm’s values.
The Team
Our General Liability team in Brisbane, led by five Partners, has gained superior expertise from handling hundreds of claims, mediations and court procedures. The work covers a broad range of insurance and commercial disputes including public liability, product liability and property damage claims. The General Liability team acts for insurers, brokers, underwriters and claims companies, as well as corporate insureds.
The Position
We are looking for a Solicitor or Associate with general liability experience to join our team, working under Partner Milton Latta. You will have one to three years post-admission experience across a broad range of general liability matters, and the ability to demonstrate a sound grasp of key principles relevant to insurance.
You will also have excellent analytical skills, clear and concise writing ability, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. You are passionate about building strong client relationships and providing high quality service and advice
Benefits
At Carter Newell we are a professional team and have a strong client focus, but we love to have some fun along the way. We also provide:
- A healthy approach to flexibility that looks different for each of us
- 16 weeks paid gender-neutral parental leave
- Leave of absence, public holiday swap, purchased leave and study assistance policies
- A wellbeing program with an annual wellbeing allowance, mental health support, and a focus on work-life balance – over 20% of our firm are trained as Mental Health First Aid Officers
- A genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging with dedicated subcommittees for Pride, Women, Cultural, and Ability & Wellbeing – ensuring real action, not just words
How to Apply
To make a confidential application, please click ‘Apply Now’ at the top of the page, or contact our People and Culture team at careers@carternewell.com.
Carter Newell is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders, LGBTIQA+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Strait Islander peoples to apply.
