Associate/Senior Associate – Insurance

3 days ago


Sydney, Australia Hwl Ebsworth Full time

SYDNEY | FULL TIME

  • Broaden your experience with our rapidly growing Insurance practice groups in Australia with one of the largest National client bases.
  • A true meritocracy model – be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures.
  • Flexible 3:2 work arrangements.
  • Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave.

About us

HWL Ebsworth is Australia’s largest and fastest growing legal partnership, with offices in every state and territory in Australia. Our Sydney Insurance Practice Group comprises of 17 Partners and 37 Staff across a number of speciality areas and is part of a National group of 260+ Partners and staff.

The Opportunity

We have a unique opportunity for a dynamic candidate to join our highly regarded Sydney insurance practice working as a valued member of our close-knit team, you will work predominantly with our partner James Baird, with a particular focus on financial lines and construction. Working with insurer and insured clients, you will also have exposure to reinsurance and regulatory elements. You’ll get direct client access and scope to team up with our national colleagues.

To succeed in this role, ideally you’ll have

  • 2+ years PQE
  • Interest in financial lines and/or construction
  • Strong legal and analytic skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Strong desire to learn and progress
  • Interest in expanding experience across additional classes of insurance and reinsurance
  • Experience leading junior lawyers (for Associate level applicants)
  • Motivated, can-do approach. Ability to think outside the box and provide value-adding solutions to clients

What we offer

  • Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
  • Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance
  • Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
  • Prestige: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to Laura Harrison on lharrison@hwle.com.au.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practicing certificate to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.



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