Lawyer / Associate / Senior Associate – Insurance Work on meaningful and complex matters | Flexible working | Solid 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 opportunity 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.

📌 Associate- Senior Associate- Insurance (Sydney)
🏢 empire group
📍 Sydney