Solicitor / Associate - Insurance (Public Liability / Dust Disease)

About the role

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers is recruiting a solicitor or associate to join its nationally recognised Insurance Statutory Classes team, based in Sydney. The team works closely with Partners David Andersen and Scott Hay and advises on complex dust disease claims across multiple jurisdictions, playing a key role in the workers' compensation landscape. It covers a broad mix of public liability and dust disease work across many industries.

Key responsibilities

• Dust diseases litigation, including asbestos and silicosis claims
• Complex personal injury and workplace-related claims
• Insurance indemnity and policy interpretation issues
• Matters requiring detailed medical, liability and causation analysis
• Claims spanning multiple jurisdictions across Australia
• Work across energy and resources, manufacturing, transport, property and government sectors

Required profile

• Ideally proven experience in dust disease, workers compensation or broader defendant insurance work
• Ability to draft clear and concise advice and communications
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with clients and other parties
• A desire to build a career and professional network in the insurance industry
• Full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate

What we offer

• Career pathways through a merit-based model, with 180-day career forecasting sessions to fast-track progression
• A firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market
• A friendly, down-to-earth culture

To apply, submit your CV through the Apply function on the listing. Applications are open until 21 January 2027.