Senior Associate, Insurance Litigation

About the role

JLegal is recruiting, on behalf of a well-regarded Australian firm with a highly respected insurance practice, a Senior Associate to strengthen its financial lines group. The role suits an experienced insurance litigator who enjoys complex claims and developing junior lawyers.

Key responsibilities

• Run your own caseload of financial lines claims from start to finish
• Advise insurer clients throughout the life of each matter
• Appear for clients in negotiations, mediations and court
• Supervise, train and mentor junior lawyers
• Work closely with colleagues across the team to deliver efficient, joined-up results

Required profile

• LLB (or equivalent) and a current NSW practising certificate
• At least 5 years' experience in general insurance litigation
• Experience in professional indemnity, directors' and officers' liability or management liability is highly regarded
• Ability to run matters independently and to work with a team

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of tort law, civil procedure and the relevant legislation
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with a practical approach to problem-solving
• Clear communication of complex legal issues in writing and in person
• Strong negotiation skills and a commercial mindset
• Highly organised, able to juggle competing deadlines in a busy practice

What we offer

• Genuine career progression in a team known for developing its people
• A collaborative culture with a strong focus on client service
• Flexible working and an inclusive environment
• Interesting, high-quality work with leading insurer clients