Associate, Financial Lines & D&O Insurance Litigation

clydeco; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Sydney seeks an Associate lawyer with 4-5 years PQE to join our Financial Lines, Directors & Officers practice. You will handle complex insurance disputes, professional indemnity and D&O matters for local and international clients, under senior supervision.

The role offers exposure to high-value defence work, strong career progression, and a collaborative team environment in a leading international firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in Australia or another common-law jurisdiction with 4-5 years PQE.
• Experience in general insurance litigation, financial lines, PI, and D&O preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; good time management.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team and independently when needed.
• Committed to client service and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex financial lines and D&O matters for corporate and international clients.
• Assist in high-value defence and coverage disputes.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver strategic insurance litigation solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver timely advice.

Skills

PQE 4-5 years

Insurance litigation

D&O experience

Professional indemnity

Team collaboration

Education

Australian legal qualification

Job description

Clyde & Co in Sydney seeks an Associate lawyer with 4-5 years PQE to join our Financial Lines, Directors & Officers practice. You will handle complex insurance disputes, professional indemnity and D&O matters for local and international clients, under senior supervision.

The role offers exposure to high-value defence work, strong career progression, and a collaborative team environment in a leading international firm.