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Senior Associate | Insurance and Disputes
Location:
Perth
Contract Type:
Permanent
MinterEllison is one of Australia's largest independent law and consulting firms.
With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities.
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Join one of Australia's leading insurance litigation practices.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced lawyer to join our Perth Dispute Resolution and Insurance team and work closely withMelissa Joyce , a nationally recognised leader in insurance law.
You will join a high-performing and collaborative team that advises a diverse and established client base, including State Government; public liability, workers' compensation and professional indemnity insurers; ASX-listed and multinational resource companies; self-insured organisations; and not-for-profit entities.




Our practice acts across a broad range of insurance and liability disputes including public and product liability, sensitive claims, workers' compensation, professional indemnity, employment practices liability, discrimination claims, defamation matters and other complex insured disputes.
While experience advising insurers on policy coverage is advantageous, we also value the robust technical and litigation skills that can be gained within plaintiff-focused practices.
The Role
Working alongside experienced practitioners, you will:
Manage a varied portfolio of insurance and liability disputes
Advise clients on complex liability and indemnity issues
Prepare and run litigation matters through courts and tribunals
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, insurers and industry experts
Contribute to the continued growth and success of a nationally recognised insurance practice
About you
We're looking for a commercially minded lawyer who brings:
5+ years' PQE with strong technical experience in liability claims
Exposure to workers' compensation, professional indemnity, property and business interruption, and/or employment practices liability matters (desirable but not essential)
An understanding of insurance reserving principles and claims management practices
Strong knowledge of the Civil Liability Act, Limitation Act and relevant tort and contract law principles
Experience with District Court and Supreme Court, including preparing submissions and managing interlocutory disputes
The ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and pragmatically to clients
Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment and strong technical drafting skills
A client-focused approach, with a proven ability to build trusted and enduring relationships
A collaborative mindset and genuine commitment to team success
Pride in delivering high-quality work and contributing to a positive team culture
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📌 Senior Associate | Insurance And Disputes (Tasmania)
🏢 Minter Ellison
📍 Tasmania