Associate/Senior Associate

McCabes Lawyers; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 150.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

McCabes Lawyers in Brisbane is seeking an experienced senior lawyer to join our Insurance Division on a full-time basis. You will work on high-value matters for premium insurer clients, leading and mentoring junior lawyers within a supportive team.

The role requires strong industry knowledge, commercial focus, and the ability to run matters through to completion, with a broader aim of delivering outstanding service across public liability, product liability, and indemnity matters.

Formación

• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and a current Queensland practising certificate.
• Minimum 3 years' post admission experience in general insurance matters.
• Experience in personal injury proceedings in Queensland.
• Experience mentoring and supervising junior lawyers.
• Ability to communicate with experts in multiple fields.
• Commercial focus and negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide senior oversight on high-value insurance matters.
• Lead, mentor and supervise junior lawyers.
• Manage end-to-end matters from filing to resolution.
• Engage with insurer clients across diverse sectors.
• Communicate effectively with external experts.

Conocimientos

Mentoring junior lawyers

Client-focused

Commercial acumen

Communication with experts

Initiative

Educación

Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and Queensland practising certificate

Descripción del empleo

McCabes is an Australian Commercial, Government, and Insurance law firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior lawyer to join our highly successful Insurance Division on a full‑time basis. Based in Brisbane, the successful candidate will enjoy working on high value matters for premium insurer clients in a team that is recognised within the industry for delivering high quality advice and outstanding service to clients across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Public liability - Personal Injury & Property
• Product liability; and
• Indemnity

The key purpose in this role will be to offer a broad range of personal injury and general insurance services to a wide network of clients. You will be required to have a demonstrated and sound knowledge of the industry, with the ability to run matters through to completion. And, as a senior member of the team, you will be experienced in, and comfortable leading and mentoring junior lawyers.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and a current Queensland practising certificate
• Minimum 3 years' post admission experience in general insurance matters, including liability claims
• Experience in personal injury proceedings in Queensland
• A passion for and experience in mentoring and supervising junior lawyers
• Ability to communicate effectively with experts in multiple fields
• High degree of initiative, dedication and organisation ability with a strong client and commercial focus
• A commercial approach and ability to articulate and negotiate effectively; and

What we offer

In return, we offer the opportunity to grow your career within a talented team, supported by a flexible, inclusive, and forward‑thinking workplace. Our culture is built on our core values – integrity, excellence, and courage and we are committed to providing genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.

Accessibility and inclusion

We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment experience. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us at ***********@mccabes.com.au.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

If you would like further information on the role, please email ***********@mccabes.com.au.