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

Strong 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 explicit pathway to further seniority .

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

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📌 Senior Associate (Sydney)
🏢 HarperLloyd Recruitment
📍 Sydney