Your Next Move in Financial Lines If you’re an experienced insurance litigator who enjoys complex claims and developing junior lawyers, this role offers both. Our client is a well-regarded Australian firm with a highly respected insurance practice, and it is looking for a Senior Associate to strengthen its financial lines group. The Work You will work on intellectually demanding, fact-heavy matters, with a focus on:
• Professional indemnity claims
• Directors’ and officers’ liability
• Management liability
Key Responsibilities
• Run your own caseload of financial lines claims from start to finish
• Advise insurer clients throughout the life of each matter
• Appear for clients in negotiations, mediations and court
• Supervise, train and mentor junior lawyers
• Work closely with colleagues across the team to deliver efficient, joined-up results About You
• LLB (or equivalent) and a current NSW practising certificate
• At least 5 years’ PAE in general insurance litigation
• Experience in PI, D&O; or management liability is highly regarded
• Thorough knowledge of tort law,
civil procedure and the relevant legislation
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with a practical approach to problem-solving
• The ability to explain complex legal issues clearly, both in writing and in person
• Confidence running matters on your own, and you enjoy working with a team
• Strong negotiation skills and a commercial mindset
• Highly organised, able to juggle competing deadlines in a busy practice The Offer
• Genuine career progression in a team known for developing its people
• A collaborative culture with a solid focus on client service
• Flexible working and an inclusive environment
• Interesting, high-quality work with leading insurer clients For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Ben via
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📌 Senior Associate, Insurance Litigation (Sydney)
🏢 JLegal
📍 Sydney