- Sydney CBD location.
- Financial Lines, including professional indemnity, D&O;, and Management Liability matters
- We are seeking an experienced senior associate to join our national insurance team.

About Us

McCabes is an Australian Commercial, Government, and Insurance law firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced senior associate to join our financial lines team on a full-time basis. As a senior associate in this team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of legally challenging and factually complex matters focussing on Management Liability & Professional Indemnity.

Your main responsibilities will include:

- Manage a diverse caseload of professional & management liability claims, ensuring exceptional client representation and successful outcomes.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and supervision to junior lawyers, assisting in their professional growth and development.
- Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings with expertise and confidence.
- Offer ongoing legal advice and support to clients throughout the entire litigation process.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure comprehensive and efficient case handling.

The successful candidate will be experienced in and enjoy working autonomously on matters while supervising and mentoring junior lawyers. This is a fantastic chance to progress your career within a team that is renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities.

Skills and Experience To be successful in this role you will have:





- A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and a current New South Wales practising certificate.
- Minimum 5 years' post admission experience in general insurance matters.
- Strong command of Australian tort law, civil procedure, and relevant legislation.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A commercial approach and ability to articulate and negotiate effectively.
- Experience in Management Liability / Professional Liability matters would be beneficial.

What we offer In return, we offer the opportunity to grow your career within a talented team, supported by a flexible, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace. Our culture is built on our core values – integrity, excellence, and courage and we are committed to providing genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.

How to apply

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

If you would like further information on the role, please email [email protected].

Accessibility and inclusion

We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment experience. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

Agency submissions

We are not accepting applications submitted by recruitment agencies for this position unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of our human resources team. Candidate profiles or resumes forwarded to principals, hiring managers, or other employees will not constitute an introduction to McCabes for this role or any future roles.

📌 Senior Associate - Financial Lines - Insurance (Sydney)
🏢 McCabes Lawyers
📍 Sydney