A globally connected litigation firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Healthcare & Insurance practice in Sydney. This is a rare opportunity to work on complex, high-profile healthcare litigation, acting for major insurers and healthcare providers on some of the most significant medical negligence and product liability matters in NSW. The role offers real autonomy, direct client access and the chance to build a strong profile in a specialist and growing practice.
The Chance
You’ll work closely with an experienced healthcare litigation partner on large-scale, high stakes matters, with exposure to hospital groups, healthcare providers, life sciences companies and insurers. The work is intellectually challenging and diverse, covering medical negligence, product liability, coverage advice and related regulatory issues. With the firm’s continued growth in Australia, this role offers clear progression pathways for high performers and the chance to take ownership of files while being supported by a team-oriented and experienced team.
What You’ll Be Doing
Running medical negligence and product liability matters from early stages through to trial
Advising clients on liability, litigation strategy and risk management
Drafting pleadings, submissions and other court documents for complex, high-value claims
Conducting detailed legal research on healthcare, insurance and liability issues
Liaising directly with insurers,
healthcare providers, medical experts and senior counsel
Supporting coverage advice and regulatory or complaint matters
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
Contributing to client development initiatives and knowledge sharing About You
This role will suit a lawyer who brings:
A recognised law degree with 2+ years’ PQE (Associate to Senior Associate level)
Experience in medical negligence and/or product liability litigation
Defendant insurance experience preferred (plaintiff experience considered)
The ability to manage complex litigation matters with increasing autonomy
Strong drafting, research and advocacy skills
Confidence dealing directly with clients and senior stakeholders A proactive, commercially minded and professional approach Why Consider This Role?
Work on high-profile healthcare litigation with leading clients
Genuine autonomy and direct client exposure
Clear progression opportunities within a growing Australian practice
Supportive, collaborative team culture within a global firm
High-quality work with real responsibility from day one Interested in a confidential discussion? Please email
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📌 Healthcare - Associate/Senior Associate (Sydney)
🏢 JLegal
📍 Sydney