Senior Associate: Insurance

4 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia ClearCompany Full time
Senior Insurance Lawyer

Senior Associates, Special Counsel and/or Salaried Partner will be considered

- Step into a caseload with blue-chip insurers already on the books

- Cross-border exposure – balance NSW and VIC matters for a richer practice

- Build your profile nationally with a clear runway to seniority

About your new employer:

- A respected national commercial law firm with a strong reputation in insurance and compensation (has 60+ years of specialised experience servicing the insurance industry)

- Collaborative teams across Sydney and Melbourne offices

- Supportive culture that values career progression and professional development

- Flexible working practices and a people-first approach.

About the role:

In this role, you'll be managing a varied portfolio of insurance and compensation matters, working closely with clients and colleagues across Sydney and Melbourne.

Your day-to-day will involve:

- Running Workers Compensation, ComCare and Public Liability claims from start to finish.

- Preparing advices for insurers on liability, quantum, indemnity and risk exposure.

- Handling originating motions, damages claims and statutory benefits litigation.

- Drafting pleadings, witness statements and obtaining expert evidence.

- Advocating at mediations and managing matters through to settlement or hearing.

- Collaborating with a large, well-established Melbourne insurance team while growing the firm's Sydney practice.

- Building client relationships with national insurers, including established Sydney-based clients such as SportsCover Australia.

The ideal candidate:

- At least 4 years' PQE with strong experience in Workers Compensation, ComCare and/or Public Liability.

- Confidence in managing your own matters and building client relationships.

- A commercial mindset, proactive approach, and desire to grow with a supportive national team.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

- We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.

- You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.

- We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.

- Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year. Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.

Contact Kristina today

Please quote reference number KS/51994:

- Call or text: 0474 846 065

- Email: ksteele@naimanclarke.com.au

- LinkedIn message: Kristina Steele (no link)

- #SCR-kristina-steele

Alternatively, click apply and email your resume (in Word version only) and academic transcript.

To view all our current roles, you can go to: https://naimanclarke.vincere.io/careers/

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