Associate (General Liability)

Wotton Kearney; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Home office allowances

Purchased annual leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Wotton Kearney in Sydney is expanding its General Liability team, inviting experienced solicitors and associates with interests in personal injury or property damage. You will work on high-profile matters for domestic and international insurers within a supportive, collaborative firm.

We offer flexible work arrangements, mentoring, and a culture that rewards excellence, client-focused outcomes, and community impact as part of a leading insurance and risk practice.

Qualifications

• Experienced solicitor or associate with experience in personal injury / sensitive claims or property damage.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to excellence.
• A desire to grow your career in a leading insurance and risk practice.

Responsibilities

• Join our General Liability team advising insurers on high-profile matters.
• Develop expertise in personal injury and property damage within a leading practice.

Skills

Personal injury

Property damage

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Collaborative approach

Career growth

Job description

Join the best. Be yourself. At WK, we solve complex legal problems, challenge ourselves to innovate, and create impact for our people, clients, and communities. We’re Asia Pacific’s leading insurance and risk legal business, and due to growth, we’re expanding our General Liability team at multiple levels.

Our growth has been phenomenal. Why? At Wotton Kearney, we attract the best clients because we have the best people, delivering exceptional service to become industry leaders, building a thriving business driven by our shared values -Focus on the Main Game, Have Each Other’s Back, and Be Real -so if you're looking for the best place to grow your career, talk to us.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an associate to join our General Liability team. Our team advises leading domestic and international insurers on high-profile and complex matters, shaping the future of general liability litigation. If you’re an experienced lawyer with an interest in personal injury or property damage, we'd love to hear from you.

Who you are

• Experienced solicitor or associate with experience in personal injury / sensitive claims or property damage
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to excellence
• A desire to grow your career in a leading insurance and risk practice

Why Wotton Kearney?

At Wotton Kearney, we’re not your typical law firm. We are forward-thinking pioneers, creative strategists, and genuine professionals reshaping insurance law. We thrive on collaboration, bold ideas, and unwavering support. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Industry Leaders & Innovation Pioneers -We don’t just keep up with change; we drive it. We were the first Australian law firm to launch Cicero, the country’s first AI product built for legal professionals.
• Recognised Excellence -Ranked Australia’s best insurance law firm (Best Lawyers 2026) and consistently ranked Band 1 across legal directories.
• FLEX for all -We care about client outcomes, quality, and business and cultural contributions. If you can make that work by working part-time, working “irregular hours” or working from home - then so can we.
• Growth & Mentoring -We invest in you with hands‑on mentoring, training, and career development, keeping you ahead in the legal and insurance industries.
• A Culture That Sets Us Apart -Open, collegiate, and passionate about everything we do. We don’t just talk about culture ;we live it.
• Giving Back -From building homes in Cambodia to fun runs and bake sales, there are plenty of ways to make an impact beyond the office.
• Leaders of the Pack -As one of Australia’s fastest-growing law firms, we know where we’re headed and we want you on the journey with us.
• Putting People First -We offer generous parental leave up to 26 weeks, purchased annual leave, home office allowances, health and wellbeing benefits, education assistance and more.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace at Wotton Kearney. As part of our dedication to accessibility, we strive to support candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact us at *******@wottonkearney.com