Senior Lawyer - Employment Law Expert

Job description
Medical Insurance Group Australia is a leading national provider of medical indemnity insurance and associated services to the healthcare profession across Australia.

About Our Business
With a history spanning over 120 years, we are proud and passionate about the service and support we provide to our clients. As a leading national medical indemnity insurer to the healthcare profession, we play a significant role in protecting and supporting our clients in their practice of medicine.

MIGA provides insurance protection backed by a range of support services, which encompass insurance advice, risk management education, claims management, and medico-legal support, advocacy, and peer support.

We are a dynamic, multifaceted business seeking a senior lawyer in our Sydney office with expertise in employment law and drive to support our Legal Services team.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing telephone and written advice services direct to clients including preparation of file notes and file maintenance as part of MIGA's advice service.
Providing advice and claims management services on a national basis in areas such as employment law and health law.
Training in-house teams in key aspects of these areas of expertise.
Engaging with external stakeholders and relevant bodies, including Medicare and Specialist Medical Colleges.
Assisting with internal and external claims file reviews and audits.
Managing claim files as directed.
Requirements:

Degree in Bachelor of Laws.
Current Practising Certificate.
At least 3 years' experience in industrial/workplace relations issues and litigation.
Working knowledge or commitment to upskill in areas such as employment contracts, contractual disputes, and workplace compliance.
What We Offer:

An excellent company culture.
Flexible working arrangements.
Superannuation paid higher than Super Guarantee.
On-the-job training.
Team building activities.
Salary Continuance Insurance.
Annual Fitness Support Benefit.
Extra Staff Benefit Leave.
Quarterly Wellness Leave.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Salary package commensurate with role and experience.