We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact. About the team For a company as big as ours, the regulatory environment is naturally complex. Because we operate across a range of legal remits, our Legal team are trusted advisors to the business. With such a deep understanding of our goals and values, we provide practical and commercial advice when it’s needed most. About the role - Part time Drive strategic direction of litigated claims including improved outcomes on common law claims and complex statutory claims to reduce workers compensation liabilities, manage reputational risk and minimise the impact of workplace injury at Coles. You’ll also: Maintain strong professional knowledge of workers compensation compliance and common law/lump sum settlement trends in relevant States. Drive and manage litigation cases, reporting progress and outcomes to internal stakeholders. Manage relationships within the legal panel to achieve targeted outcomes. Facilitate business understanding of lessons learnt from each case. Build the capability of the claims team to identify claims with legal potential early and manage effectively. Understand and articulate state legislative and regulatory requirements for worker’s compensation and self-insurance. Take full accountability for the management of the litigation of workers compensation claims (with support from others for ongoing payments and interactions with team members during the process). Develop a thorough understanding of each Coles Group Business with respect to their operations and needs and establish strong relationships with key stakeholders. About you and your skills Proven experience in litigated claims management environment and relevant legislative frameworks. Strong experience in workers compensation law or personal injuries law. Understanding of key regulatory and statutory insurance obligations. Experience in risk management. Experience in managing a team is highly desirable. Defendant/Insurance background is highly desirable. Five years PAE lawyer. Take your next step into something bigger, apply now. With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements. We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au. Job ID: 125299 Employment Type: Part time
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