Solicitor or Associate, Professional & Financial Risks – Adelaide

At Wotton Kearney, we solve complex legal problems and challenge ourselves to innovate. We’re Asia Pacific’s leading insurance and risk legal business, and due to growth, we’re expanding our Financial Lines team.

The Role

As a Solicitor or Associate in our Qualified and Financial Risks team, you’ll support clients on complex public liability and professional indemnity matters, spanning Directors & Officers (D&O;), construction PI, property damage, and professional liability. You’ll help insurers and insureds navigate significant claims, including material damage and construction all‑risk policies.

What You’ll Do
Advise on claims strategy for D&O;, PI, and construction policies, including complex multi‑party disputes.
Defend directors and professionals in PI claims involving diverse professions.
Work closely with London and Australian‑based insurers and a broad range of professionals in defending claims against them.
Assist with providing indemnity advice on government policies.




Contribute to a team culture that values commerciality, collaboration, and client‑focused solutions.

What We’re Looking For
A Solicitor or Associate with experience in professional indemnity, public liability or insurance litigation.
Excellent analytical and drafting skills, with the ability to produce clear coverage advice and litigation documents.
Strong client‑management skills, with a track record of building relationships with insurers and claims managers.
A pragmatic, commercial approach to problem‑solving and strategy.
Curiosity about the evolving financial lines landscape, including regulatory trends and emerging risks.

Advantages

We offer generous parental leave up to 26 weeks, purchased annual leave, home office allowances, health and wellbeing perks, education assistance and more.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and support candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process.
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📌 Solicitor/ Associate Adelaide
🏢 Wotton Kearney
📍 Adelaide