Associate/Senior Associate

McCabes Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

McCabes Lawyers seeks an experienced senior lawyer to join its Insurance Division on a full-time basis. Based in Brisbane, you will lead high-value insurance matters, mentor junior lawyers, and deliver high-quality advice to insurer clients across personal injury, product liability, and indemnity issues.

You will have a strong industry knowledge, client focus, and the ability to manage matters through to completion while guiding and mentoring junior lawyers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent with 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.
• Strong mentoring and supervisory experience with junior lawyers.
• Excellent communication with experts across multiple fields.
• Commercial mindset with initiative, dedication and organisation with a client and commercial focus.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and articulate matters clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior lawyers in the Insurance Division.
• Run matters through to completion for high-value insurer clients.
• Provide high quality insurance and personal injury advice.
• Collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines.

Skills

Insurance law

General insurance

Personal injury

Mentoring juniors

Client management

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Queensland practising certificate

Job description

McCabes is an AustralianCommercial, Government, and Insurance law firm with a reputationfor providing high quality, timely legal services. Balanced with astrong internal emphasis on culture and values, we combineinnovation with commercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomesto all our clients.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior lawyerto join our highly successful Insurance Division on a full-timebasis. Based in Brisbane, the successful candidate will enjoyworking on high value matters for premium insurer clients in a teamthat is recognised within the industry for delivering high qualityadvice and outstanding service to clients across a diverse range ofsectors including:

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

The key purpose in this role will be to offer a broad range ofpersonal injury and general insurance services to a wide network ofclients. You will be required to have a demonstrated and soundknowledge of the industry, with the ability to run matters throughto completion. And, as a senior member of the team, you will beexperienced in, and comfortable leading and mentoring juniorlawyers.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and a current Queenslandpractising certificate
• Minimum 3 years' post admission experience in generalinsurance matters, including liability claims
• Experience in personal injury proceedings inQueensland
• A passion for and experience in mentoring and supervisingjunior lawyers
• Ability to communicate effectively with experts in multiplefields
• High degree of initiative, dedication and organisationability with a strong client and commercial focus
• A commercial approach and ability to articulate andnegotiate effectively; and

What we offer

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

Accessibility and inclusion

We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑freerecruitment experience. If you need any support or reasonableadjustments during the application or interview process, pleasecontact us at ***********@mccabes.com.au.

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