The Opportunity

Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Insurance practice in Sydney, specialising in Historical Abuse Claims.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading team advising insurers, government bodies, religious organisations, and educational institutions on complex and highly sensitive personal injury claims. Working within a nationally recognised practice, you'll manage sophisticated litigation, build trusted client relationships, and play a key role in mentoring junior lawyers while contributing to the continued growth of the team.

The role offers:

- Exposure to complex historical abuse and sensitive personal injury claims.
- Opportunities to advise leading insurers, government agencies, and institutional clients.
- Significant client responsibility and autonomy from day one.
- A genuine leadership opportunity, including mentoring junior lawyers and helping develop the practice.
- Adaptable working arrangements and clear pathways for long-term career progression.

The Role

- Manage a portfolio of complex historical abuse and sensitive personal injury claims.
- Advise clients on liability, quantum, litigation strategy, and dispute resolution.
- Conduct detailed analysis of complex factual and evidentiary issues.
- Prepare pleadings, submissions, witness evidence, and strategic legal advice.




- Represent clients throughout litigation, mediation, and settlement negotiations while briefing and instructing Counsel where required.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with insurers, government clients, and institutional stakeholders.
- Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice.

Ideal Candidate

- 5+ years' post-admission experience in defendant insurance litigation or personal injury law.
- Demonstrated experience managing historical abuse or other sensitive personal injury claims.
- Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedure and dispute resolution.
- Excellent analytical, drafting, and advocacy skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex matters autonomously while delivering commercially focused legal advice.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and client relationship management skills.
- A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Contact For a confidential discussion, please contact Lucia Ferraro on +61 410 393 811 or email your CV and academic transcript to [email protected] . To register your interest directly, visit www.montgomeryadvisory.com.au .

If you require any adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected] .

📌 Senior Lawyer – Sensitive Claims & Insurance Litigation - Top tier Opportunity (Southern Sydney)
🏢 Montgomery Advisory
📍 Southern Sydney