Job Description

Liability Insurance Senior Associate or SC

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The Brisbane office of a leading international insurance firm is continuing its impressive growth and is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its highly regarded General Liability team.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced insurance litigator looking to take the next step in their career, working closely with a leading Partner on sophisticated defendant insurance matters with a particular focus on general liability matters.

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The firm is recognised for its strong client base, market‐leading insurance practice and collaborative team culture, with a genuine commitment to developing and supporting its people.

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The Role

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You will work closely with one of the firm's leading General Liability Partners, acting for major insurers and other clients across complex and often high‐value insurance litigation.

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Your work will include:

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- Defendant personal injury litigation
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- Managing matters from inception through to resolution
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- Acting on complex dust disease and asbestos matters
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- Advising insurers and clients on liability, quantum and litigation strategy
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- Conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, correspondence and advices
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- Taking ownership of matters and driving them forward
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- Working closely with Partners and the broader General Liability team on sophisticated disputes
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This is a hands‐on opportunity offering strong client exposure,



complex and technically challenging work and the opportunity to take genuine ownership of matters while working alongside highly regarded practitioners in the insurance market.

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Why Join?

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The firm offers a genuinely collaborative and supportive environment, alongside some of the most flexible working arrangements in the market, including:

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- Genuine hybrid flexibility with the ability to work from home multiple days per week
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- Flexible and customisable working arrangements
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- Competitive, above‐market remuneration!
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- Strong professional development and mentoring
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- Opportunities to work alongside leading practitioners in the insurance market
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- A collaborative, down‐to‐earth team environment
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- Pro bono and community initiatives
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- Strong focus on employee wellbeing
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- Opportunities for continued career progression within a leading insurance and risk practice
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

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- Senior Associate or Special Counsel level experience
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- Strong experience in insurance litigation
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- Dust disease and/or asbestos experience
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- Confidence managing matters autonomously and taking ownership of files
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- Strong client communication and relationship management skills
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- A cooperative approach and commitment to delivering high‐quality outcomes
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- A genuine desire to continue developing your career within a leading insurance and risk practice
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This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel looking to take the next step within a highly regarded insurance practice, with access to sophisticated work, leading practitioners and genuine flexibility.

📌 Liability Insurance Senior Associate or SC (Queensland)
🏢 Law Staff
📍 Queensland