Your new companyThis opportunity sits within a highly regarded national law firm with a long-standing reputation in the Australian legal market.
With more than 500 professionals operating across Australia, the firm has established itself as one of the country's leading specialist insurance and health law practices, acting exclusively for defendants including insurers, government agencies, healthcare providers and corporate clients.
The firm's Insurance practice is consistently recognised by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Doyle's Guide, reflecting its reputation as a market leader in liability and casualty litigation.
Competing with some of Australia's most respected specialist insurance firms, the team acts on a broad range of complex and technically challenging matters for established institutional clients.
Despite its national scale, the firm has maintained a collaborative and approachable culture.
Lawyers benefit from close access to senior practitioners, structured mentoring and a genuine commitment to career development.
The firm embraces flexible and hybrid working arrangements, offers competitive market-rate remuneration, and has built a reputation as an employer that invests heavily in the wellbeing and progression of its people.Your new roleAn exciting prospect has arisen for a Senior Associate to join a highly regarded Insurance team in Sydney.
Working alongside experienced insurance litigators, you will advise on a broad range of defendant insurance matters,



with a particular focus on:Public liability claimsPersonal injury disputesProperty damage mattersComplex liability claimsHistorical abuse and institutional liability mattersYou will manage your own files while working closely with senior practitioners and key insurer clients.
The role offers a high level of responsibility, direct client contact and genuine opportunities to further develop your technical expertise and leadership capabilities.This position would suit an experienced insurance lawyer looking to join a nationally recognised practice with a strong pipeline of quality work and long-term career progression opportunities.What you'll need to succeedStrong experience in defendant insurance litigationParticular expertise in liability, casualty or personal injury mattersThe ability to autonomously manage a file load from inception through to resolutionExcellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skillsStrong client relationship management abilitiesA commercial and solutions-focused approach to litigationThe ability to collaborate effectively within a high-performing team environmentA desire to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the continued success of the practiceWhat you'll get in returnExposure to high-quality liability and insurance litigation work for leading insurer, government and corporate clientsStrong mentoring from recognised insurance specialistsClear and achievable career progression pathwaysOngoing professional development and structured learning opportunitiesHybrid and flexible working arrangementsCompetitive remuneration aligned with market benchmarksPerformance-related bonus opportunitiesGenerous parental leave provisionsAdditional wellbeing initiatives and employee support programsOpportunities to participate in secondments, pro bono work and broader business initiativesA collaborative, down-to-earth culture that genuinely values its people
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📌 Defendant Insurance Senior Associate (5+Pqe) (New South Wales)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 New South Wales