Job Description

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a leading specialist insurance litigation firm seeking a Senior Associate – Motor Vehicle Insurance to join its Sydney team.

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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.

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You will work across matters including:

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- Recovery agent claims
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- Credit hire and credit repair disputes
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- Liability and quantum disputes
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- Indemnity issues
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- Heavy motor and commercial vehicle matters
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- Contaminated fuel and complex property damage claims
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- Settlement strategy and negotiated resolution
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- Local Court proceedings and hearings
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About You

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You will ideally have:

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- Senior Associate-level insurance litigation experience
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- Strong experience in motor vehicle insurance litigation
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- Experience managing a busy litigation portfolio with autonomy
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- Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
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- Confidence dealing directly with insurer clients and claims teams
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- Sound commercial judgement
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- Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers
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- A practical approach to dispute resolution and claims strategy
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What You Can Expect

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- A highly specialised motor insurance practice
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- Major insurer clients and national portfolios
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- Robust client contact and ownership
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- Direct access to experienced senior practitioners
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- Prospect to contribute to claims strategy and insurer training
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- Genuine leadership and mentoring responsibility
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- Merit-based progression
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- Adaptable working arrangements
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- Competitive remuneration
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- Performance bonus opportunities
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- Paid parental leave
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- Additional loyalty leave
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- Strong wellbeing and social initiatives
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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.

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All discussions are strictly confidential and no application will be made without prior approval.

📌 Senior Associate (New South Wales)
🏢 HarperLloyd Recruitment
📍 New South Wales