Job Description
Develop your career within one of Australia's leading specialist Health Law practices, advising healthcare professionals, insurers and medical defence organisations across complex litigation and regulatory matters.
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Why this opportunity?
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Rare prospect to build specialist expertise across medical negligence, coronial inquests and professional disciplinary matters
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Work directly with highly regarded Health Law Principals on complex, high-value matters with genuine autonomy
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Hybrid working, outstanding mentoring and long-term career progression within a nationally recognised specialist firm
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This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced litigator to broaden or specialise their practice across medical negligence, health law and professional regulation while working within a close-knit and collaborative team recognised for technical excellence.
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The role
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You'll advise and represent healthcare professionals, insurers and medical defence organisations across a broad range of matters including:
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Medical negligence litigation
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Coronial investigations and inquests
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Professional disciplinary investigations and proceedings
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Personal injury litigation
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Regulatory and health law advice
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Risk management and strategic claims advice
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Working directly with two experienced Principals,



you'll take ownership of matters from an early stage while receiving ongoing mentoring and support on sophisticated and often high-profile matters.
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About you
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You'll ideally have:
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4+ years' PAE
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Experience in civil litigation, defendant insurance, personal injury or commercial litigation
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Strong drafting and analytical skills
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Experience managing matters with increasing autonomy
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Excellent communication and client relationship skills
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An interest in health law, medical negligence or regulatory work
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Plaintiff and defendant lawyers with strong litigation experience and an interest in transitioning into Health Law are encouraged to apply.
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What you can expect
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Direct mentoring from recognised Health Law Principals
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Exposure to complex medical negligence, coronial and disciplinary matters
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Genuine client responsibility and autonomy
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Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
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MeridianMinds learning and development program
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Additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day, wellbeing initiatives and strong long-term career progression
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If you're looking to join one of Australia's most respected specialist Health Law teams and develop expertise in a rewarding and intellectually challenging area of practice, this is an opportunity well worth exploring.

📌 Health Law | Senior Associate | 5 Pae + (New South Wales)
🏢 HarperLloyd Recruitment
📍 New South Wales