Lawyer: Complex Abuse Claims, Fraud

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Naiman Clarke Full time

Senior Associate up to Partner level: Lawyer: Complex Abuse Claims, Fraud & Investigations

What's in it for you?

  • Global platform with strong resources & a stellar reputation
  • Significant, career-defining caseloads
  • Pathway to leadership & partnership

About your new employer:

  • A global leader in legal services, with a strong presence across Australia and international reach.
  • Renowned for its market-leading disputes and investigations practice, particularly in historical abuse, institutional, and complex claims.
  • A collaborative culture where senior lawyers are encouraged to shape strategy, mentor talent, and grow their practices.
  • Offers work-life balance and flexibility, supported by extensive global resources.
  • A clear career progression path, with opportunities for leadership and partnership.

About the role:

This market-leading practice is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its Sydney team, focusing on historical sexual abuse claims and associated complex institutional matters. The practice is at the forefront of this evolving area, advising insurers, government, and institutions on some of the most sensitive and high-profile claims in the country.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing complex litigation and advisory matters, with a strong focus on historical sexual abuse  and fraud claims.
  • Leading and mentoring junior lawyers, while driving strategy on sophisticated matters.
  • Working directly with leading partners and clients on multi-party, high-exposure litigation.
  • Building your practice within a team offering a genuine pathway to partnership.
  • This role is ideal for a driven Senior Associate or Special Counsel ready to take the next step or for a Partner seeking a global platform to elevate their practice.

The ideal candidate:

  • 6+ years' PQE in abuse, institutional, or complex insurance litigation (SA–Partner level).
  • Expertise in historical sexual abuse and sensitive institutional claims.
  • Proven ability to manage high-value, multi-party litigation with autonomy.
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentoring junior lawyers.
  • Commercially astute with the ability to build client relationships and contribute to practice growth.

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.

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