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Legal Specialist

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience
  • Ideally within a Workers Compensation practice
  • Proven experience in a comparable legal role operating within a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide timely, accurate legal advice to support the claims team
  • Partner closely with external legal panel providers
  • Represent EML in legal proceedings
  • Monitor and interpret emerging case law and precedents

Key facts

Other skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Decision Making

About the company

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EML Group

Insurance

At EML we take great pride in helping people get their lives back after a workplace injury. Since our foundation in 1910 the EML Group have maintained a singular vision; to dedicate our services to improving work health and safety for the benefit of our members, workers and the broader community which we support.Today, we have over 4,000 specialists working in partnership with businesses, injured workers and government schemes across Australia, helping to make a difference.We are Australia’s largest provider of claims management services for self-insurers and focus on providing tailored injury prevention and return to work support. We have helped well over 350,000 injured workers get their lives back.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryInsurance
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

EML is a leading Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Claims Management business. Our goal is to help people get their lives back through ongoing support during their return-to-work journey. We continue to experience ongoing growth and now have over 4,000 dedicated employees. We foster a learning culture that allows for us to continually invest in our employees ensuring a long-term career here at EML.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As part of our diverse teams based out of Sydney, Parramatta or Newcastle you will help make a positive impact on someone’s life every day. You will feel great satisfaction knowing your talent and hard work has a purpose.

We are seeking two in-house Legal Specialists to join our Claims Business Unit. In this role, you will leverage your legal expertise and workers compensation knowledge to strategically manage and resolve claims involving litigation.

You will play a key role in:

  • Preparing and managing Work Injury Damages (WID) claims

  • Overseeing statutory litigation matters within the Personal Injury Commission

  • Managing other legally complex claims

  • Undertaking legal project work

  • Providing expert legal guidance and support to EML’s Nominal Insurer claims teams and policy holders

Reporting to the Legal Manager, you will contribute to achieving EML’s performance targets and organisational objectives while delivering a high standard of service to stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise within a collaborative environment where your work has genuine purpose and impact.

If you are looking to combine legal excellence with meaningful outcomes, this role offers both challenge and reward.

This will be a permanent, full time position based in the Sydney or Newcastle, with work-from-home flexibility (up to 3 days per week) considered from month three, subject to performance and approval.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide timely, accurate legal advice to support the claims team on legislative, regulatory and policy matters relating to workers’ compensation, enabling sound, evidence-based decision making.

  • Partner closely with external legal panel providers to ensure high-quality advice and the development of effective litigation strategies that achieve optimal outcomes.

  • Represent EML in legal proceedings alongside external legal representatives.

  • Contribute to strategic portfolio reviews, including presenting to employers on key legal principles and individual claim matters where required.

  • Monitor and interpret emerging case law and precedents impacting claims management, premiums and the broader scheme, ensuring insights are embedded into practice.

ABOUT YOU

  • 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally within a Workers Compensation practice managing Work Injury Damages (WID) and statutory workers compensation matters.

  • Proven experience in a comparable legal role operating within a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management


WHAT WE OFFER


We stand together as equals. EML is an equal opportunity employer so by coming to work for us, you will be part of a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels valued and where we show respect, integrity and honesty.


EML provides career opportunities and great employee benefits, including:


  • A diverse and collaborative team culture like no other
  • Flexibility to work from home to support work/life balance
  • A corporate wellbeing program with discounted health insurance and gym membership
  • Generous discounts from over 350 retailers through our RewardsHub program
  • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential
  • Access to support and counselling services with work or personal matters, through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Companywide events to stay connected and celebrate success
  • Entitlement to annual company incentive scheme + salary reviews
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, plus super


We value our people and are committed to supporting our employees by investing in their professional development and providing generous employee benefits. If this position is of interest to you, please apply now.
 

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