Senior Associate / Special Counsel (5+ PAE) - General Insurance

Sydney C B D I I Full Time

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Senior Associate / Special Counsel (5+ PAE) - General Insurance

The Firm
This national mid-tier law firm has built a strong reputation over several decades for delivering high-calibre legal services across key practice areas, including insurance, health law, and commercial litigation. With offices across Australia and a collaborative, down-to-earth culture, the firm is known for its approachable leadership, commitment to flexibility, and genuine investment in staff wellbeing and professional growth. Recognised consistently as an Employer of Choice, the firm combines the resources of a large practice with the supportive environment of a close-knit team.

The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join the firm’s busy Sydney Insurance team, working directly with senior principals on a variety of complex and interesting matters. The work spans public liability and general insurance litigation, including property damage, personal injury, historical abuse, and complex indemnity disputes. The role offers autonomy, access to national clients, and the opportunity to mentor junior lawyers while contributing to the continued growth of the team.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:

At least 5 years' PAE with a strong background in defendant-side insurance litigation (public liability preferred).
Excellent legal and analytical skills, with a proven ability to manage files with minimal supervision.
Strong client management capabilities and the confidence to engage directly with insurers and corporate clients.
A team-focused mindset, mentoring capability, and a positive, solutions-driven approach.
A commitment to professional excellence and continuous development.

Benefits
The firm offers a wide range of benefits designed to support flexibility, performance, and wellbeing, including:

Laptop and remote access tools to support agile working.
Flexible working options including 2 days WFH, purchase of leave, and 9.5-day fortnights.
Annual performance bonus to reward strong contribution.
Structured mentoring and training programs.
“Dress for your day” policy for a more relaxed work environment.
Access to the firm’s health & wellbeing initiative, including a health allowance and additional wellbeing leave.
A progressive parental leave policy offering equal leave to all parents.
Opportunities to contribute to pro bono work, legal secondments, and industry engagement.

Apply Now using a MS Word version of your CV or contact Kalinda Campbell at people2people recruitment on 02 8270 9715 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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