Lawyer / Associate / Senior Associate – Insurance
Work on meaningful and complex matters | Flexible working | Strong mentoring and career development | Support vulnerable communities
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity for a
Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate (2+ PQE)
to join a highly regarded insurance litigation team in Sydney.
Working closely with a respected Special Counsel and an experienced team, you will advise on a broad range of sensitive and complex matters including
institutional abuse, mental harm, bullying and personal injury claims
across sectors such as aged care, disability services, childcare and education.
This role offers exposure to a diverse mix of litigated and non-litigated matters, regulatory investigations, disciplinary complaints and NCAT proceedings.
You will work directly with insurers and insured clients, providing strategic, commercially focused advice while helping clients navigate challenging and often sensitive circumstances.
Prior institutional abuse experience is not essential.
The team is seeking a lawyer with strong judgement, empathy and a genuine interest in making a meaningful contribution through their work.
About the Firm
You will join a well-regarded national law firm with a strong reputation in insurance, litigation and dispute resolution.
The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development and focus on delivering practical, commercial outcomes for clients.
Lawyers are given genuine responsibility, direct client exposure and the prospect to work alongside highly respected practitioners in their field.




With a supportive and inclusive environment, the firm offers excellent mentoring, flexible working arrangements and clear pathways for career progression.
About the Role
As a Lawyer / Associate / Senior Associate, you will:
Manage a portfolio of institutional abuse, mental harm, bullying and personal injury matters
Work across litigated and non-litigated claims, investigations and dispute resolution matters
Draft legal advice, pleadings, witness statements, settlement documentation and tribunal materials
Analyse liability, indemnity, causation, quantum and litigation risk
Provide strategic and commercially focused advice to insurers and insured clients
Assist with sensitive investigations involving child safety, safeguarding and organisational risk issues
Attend mediations, settlement conferences, court hearings and NCAT proceedings
Instruct and work closely with counsel, experts and other stakeholders
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Contribute to business development initiatives and support junior lawyers where appropriate
About You
You will ideally have:
2+ years' post-admission experience
Experience in insurance litigation, defendant insurance, personal injury, investigations,



regulatory matters, administrative law or litigation
Strong analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills
The ability to assess risk and develop practical legal strategies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational and file management abilities
The confidence to liaise directly with clients, counsel, experts and stakeholders
A professional, empathetic and discreet approach to sensitive matters
A proactive attitude and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong technology skills and an interest in continuous learning and professional development
Why Join?
Work on meaningful matters that have a direct impact on vulnerable members of the community
Gain exposure to a unique and growing area of practice
Work closely with highly regarded senior practitioners
Flexible work-from-home arrangements with technology provided
Birthday leave
Two volunteer days per year to support community initiatives
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Clear opportunities for professional growth and career progression
Competitive remuneration package
At empire group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups.
Our focus is on creating fair, accessible and inclusive recruitment processes that reflect the communities we serve.
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📌 Associate- Senior Associate- Insurance (Sydney)
🏢 empire group
📍 Sydney