About the Opportunity
An outstanding opportunity exists for a New Zealand qualified litigation lawyer to relocate to Melbourne and join a high performing General Insurance practice within a leading Australian national law firm.
This role is particularly suited to a New Zealand lawyer with experience in civil litigation, public liability, personal injury or related insurance matters who is looking to take the next step in their career in Australia.
You will join a nationally recognised insurance practice acting for leading insurers, underwriters and corporate insureds across Australia, with exposure to complex and high value disputes.
This is an chance to take the litigation skills you have developed in New Zealand and apply them within a larger and highly sophisticated Australian insurance market.
The Work
You will work across a broad General Insurance practice, with a particular focus on:
Public liability and general liability claims
Personal injury litigation
Insurance defence litigation
Professional indemnity disputes
Product liability matters
Property damage and third party claims
Coverage and indemnity advice
The work spans both defence litigation and advisory matters, providing exposure to complex disputes and a sophisticated insurer and corporate client base.
What You Will Do
Run your own litigated files with support from experienced senior lawyers and Partners
Draft liability, coverage and indemnity advice
Manage disputes through litigation, mediation and resolution
Engage directly with insurers and corporate clients
Develop strong client relationships
Work alongside experienced insurance practitioners on complex and high value matters
Contribute to the continued development of the wider practice
What We Are Looking For
3 + years PQE in civil litigation
Experience in insurance, public liability, personal injury, general liability or related litigation is preferred




Strong drafting and legal analysis skills
Experience managing your own files with appropriate autonomy
Confident client facing communication skills
A genuine interest in developing a long term career in the Australian legal market
Current Zealand qualified lawyers are strongly encouraged to apply
You do not need to have spent your entire career in insurance. The role would suit a strong civil litigator whose experience is transferable into a General Insurance practice.
Why Melbourne?
For Recent Zealand lawyers, Melbourne offers the opportunity to step into a larger legal market while continuing to build on the litigation experience you have already developed in New Zealand.
You will have the opportunity to work on:
Larger and more complex litigation matters
Sophisticated insurer and corporate client work
A broader range of liability and insurance disputes
High quality work alongside experienced insurance practitioners
Strong long term career progression opportunities
Competitive Australian remuneration
A highly liveable city with excellent lifestyle and cultural opportunities
Easy connectivity to New Zealand
What Is On Offer
Competitive salary package
Relocation support may be available
Versatile working arrangements
Direct exposure to leading insurance Partners
High quality insurer and corporate client base
Structured mentoring and career development
Modern Melbourne CBD office environment
Clear progression pathways within a leading national practice
About the Culture
The team is collaborative, commercially focused and committed to developing its lawyers.
You will receive strong technical support from experienced Partners and senior practitioners while gaining meaningful responsibility and client exposure.
The practice offers a supportive environment for lawyers looking to broaden their insurance litigation experience and establish a long term career in Australia.
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📌 Insurance Litigation Lawyer (Melbourne)
🏢 Tyler Wren
📍 Melbourne