Special Counsel – General Insurance Litigation | Sydney CBD

Take the next step in your insurance litigation career with a highly regarded national law firm offering quality work, genuine autonomy and robust leadership support.

- Diverse Insurance Matters – Professional Indemnity, Public & Product Liability, Construction and Medical Negligence.
- Autonomy & Career Growth – Manage your own matters, work directly with clients and receive mentorship from an experienced Principal.
- Flexibility & Benefits – Hybrid working, additional paid leave, professional development and a collaborative team culture.

The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Special Counsel to join a well-established and highly regarded General Insurance practice in Sydney CBD. You will work across a broad range of complex insurance litigation and liability matters, providing strategic and commercially focused advice to a diverse client base.

This role offers genuine autonomy to manage your own files, develop client relationships and further strengthen your advocacy and practice management skills, with the support of an experienced Principal and collaborative team.

About You

We are seeking an experienced insurance litigation lawyer who brings:





- Minimum 7 years' post-admission experience in insurance litigation.
- Experience across professional indemnity, public liability, product liability, construction disputes or medical negligence.
- Strong technical drafting, litigation and negotiation skills.
- Confidence in managing matters independently and dealing directly with clients.
- Commercial awareness, initiative and a team-oriented approach.

What's on Offer?

- High-quality, varied and challenging insurance litigation matters.
- Direct access to experienced leadership and ongoing mentorship.
- Genuine autonomy and opportunities for professional growth.
- Supported hybrid working arrangements.
- Additional paid personal leave and the option to purchase extra annual leave.
- A supportive, collegiate and progressive working environment.

Interested in Exploring? If you're an experienced insurance litigation lawyer considering your next career move, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Contact

Sharannah Harris

Principal Consultant – Legal | Lead Group [email protected]

0404 292 966

All enquiries will be treated with strict confidentiality.

📌 Special Counsel – General Insurance Litigation | Sydney CBD
🏢 Lead Group
📍 Sydney