Lawyer | Senior Associate – Insurance Litigation
Work on complex insurance litigation matters with a highly regarded national law firm offering genuine career progression, exceptional mentoring and flexibility.
Quality Matters– Public Liability, CTP, Historical Abuse & Commonwealth Workers' Compensation
Career Progression– Genuine opportunity to advance to Senior Associate within a supportive, established team
Work-Life Balance– Hybrid working and part time arrangements available (minimum 3 days per week)
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experiencedAssociate or Senior Associateto join the growing Insurance Litigation practice of a highly regarded national law firm in Canberra.
Working closely with an experienced Partner and a collaborative team of insurance specialists, you will gain exposure to sophisticated litigation matters involving major insurers, self-insured organisations and government clients.
This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious insurance lawyer looking to broaden their expertise, take greater ownership of matters and progress their career within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.
The Role
You will be involved in a diverse range of defendant insurance litigation matters, including:
Public liability and personal injury claims
Historical and institutional abuse litigation
Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claims
Complex insurance litigation involving government and corporate clients
Court and tribunal proceedings, including the ACT and NSW Courts, ACAT and Administrative Review Tribunal
Managing files,



developing litigation strategies and negotiating settlements
Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the team's continued growth
The practice offers the opportunity to develop expertise across multiple insurance disciplines while also supporting lawyers who wish to specialise in a particular area.
About You
We are interested in hearing from lawyers who offer:
3+ years' post-admission experience, ideally within insurance litigation or personal injury
Experience in defendant liability, CTP, public liability, historical abuse or workers' compensation matters
Strong litigation, drafting, negotiation and file management skills
Confidence managing matters with appropriate autonomy
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
An interest in mentoring junior lawyers and progressing professionally
Lawyers from plaintiff personal injury practices or in-house legal teams are also encouraged to apply, particularly those interested in transitioning into defendant insurance litigation.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a highly regarded national law firm with an established insurance practice
Work alongside experienced Partners and respected insurance specialists
Access high-quality, complex litigation and an impressive client portfolio
Enjoy genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development
Benefit from a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and part-time options
Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
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📌 Lawyer | Senior Associate - Insurance Litigation (Canberra)
🏢 Lead Group
📍 Canberra