HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a leading specialist insurance litigation firm seeking a
Senior Associate – Motor Vehicle Insurance
to join its Sydney team.
The role will focus primarily on defendant motor vehicle property claims and will suit an experienced insurance litigator who understands both the legal and commercial drivers of insurer portfolios.
You will work across matters including:
Recovery agent claims
Credit hire and credit repair disputes
Liability and quantum disputes
Indemnity issues
Heavy motor and commercial vehicle matters
Contaminated fuel and complex property damage claims
Settlement strategy and negotiated resolution
Local Court proceedings and hearings
About You
You will ideally have:
Senior Associate-level insurance litigation experience
Robust experience in
motor vehicle insurance litigation
Experience managing a busy litigation portfolio with autonomy
Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
Confidence dealing directly with insurer clients and claims teams
Sound commercial judgement




Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers
A practical approach to dispute resolution and claims strategy
What You Can Expect
A highly specialised motor insurance practice
Major insurer clients and national portfolios
Strong client contact and ownership
Direct access to experienced senior practitioners
Opportunity to contribute to claims strategy and insurer training
Genuine leadership and mentoring responsibility
Merit-based progression
Flexible working arrangements
Competitive remuneration
Performance bonus opportunities
Paid parental leave
Additional loyalty leave
Strong wellbeing and social initiatives
This role will particularly appeal to an experienced motor insurance lawyer who wants to move into a
specialist environment where their expertise is genuinely valued and where there is a clear pathway to further seniority
.
All discussions are strictly confidential and no application will be made without prior approval.
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📌 Senior Associate (New South Wales)
🏢 HarperLloyd Recruitment
📍 New South Wales