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 prospect, including mentoring junior lawyers and helping develop the practice.
Flexible working arrangements and explicit 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 robust 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.
Robust 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.
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