The firm

A well-regarded national law firm with a strong insurance practice is looking to add an experienced lawyer to its Melbourne team. The firm acts for leading insurers and is known for pairing sharp commercial advice with a supportive, people-first workplace.

The opportunity

In this full-time role, you’ll handle a diverse caseload of general insurance claims, giving both coverage advice and running defence work. Your matters will span:
Public and products liability
Property damage
Professional indemnity
Directors’ & officers’ and broader management liability

You’ll run your own files from start to finish and deal directly with insurer clients. You’ll also help develop junior lawyers, graduates and paralegals. The team works closely together and supports the people in it, so there’s a explicit path to progress for someone ready to step up.

What you’ll bring
LLB (or equivalent) and an unrestricted Victorian practising certificate
5+ years’ PAE in general insurance, ideally across casualty, liability and/or financial lines




Solid industry knowledge and the confidence to be a client’s main point of contact
Ability to work well with expert witnesses from a range of fields
A commercial approach, with strong negotiation and advocacy skills
Clear, plain-English drafting and communication
Excellent organisation, and the ability to juggle a demanding workload and tight deadlines

What’s on offer
High-quality work for a premium insurer client base
Hands-on mentoring from senior practitioners
Flexible working within an inclusive, forward-thinking culture
Market-competitive salary aligned to experience
Wellbeing programs and ongoing professional development

For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Nick Saint-Cousins via View email address on viewjobs.com.au or hit apply!

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📌 Associate / Senior Associate, Insurance Casualty Melbourne
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