Associate- Senior Associate- Insurance

Empire Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Volunteer days

Flexible work-from-home

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Empire Group in Sydney is seeking a Lawyer / Associate / Senior Associate (2+ PQE) to join its insurance litigation team. You will advise on sensitive matters across sectors such as aged care, disability services and education, with direct client exposure and mentoring.

You will draft pleadings and advice, analyse liability and risk, attend mediations and NCAT proceedings, and collaborate with counsel, experts and stakeholders on strategic, commercially-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' post-admission experience.
• Experience in insurance litigation, defendant insurance, personal injury, investigations, regulatory matters or litigation.
• Strong analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess risk and develop practical legal strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and file management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of institutional abuse, mental harm, bullying and personal injury matters across litigated and non-litigated matters.
• Draft legal advice, pleadings, witness statements, settlement documentation and tribunal materials.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, court hearings and NCAT proceedings.
• Instruct and work closely with counsel, experts and other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Regulatory investigations

Dispute resolution

Legal drafting

Client liaison

Job description

Lawyer / Associate / Senior Associate – Insurance

Work on meaningful and complex matters | Flexible working | Strong mentoring and career development | Support vulnerable communities

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for a Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate (2+ PQE) to join a highly regarded insurance litigation team in Sydney. Working closely with a respected Special Counsel and an experienced team, you will advise on a broad range of sensitive and complex matters including institutional abuse, mental harm, bullying and personal injury claims across sectors such as aged care, disability services, childcare and education. This role offers exposure to a diverse mix of litigated and non-litigated matters, regulatory investigations, disciplinary complaints and NCAT proceedings. You will work directly with insurers and insured clients, providing strategic, commercially focused advice while helping clients navigate challenging and often sensitive circumstances. Prior institutional abuse experience is not essential. The team is seeking a lawyer with strong judgement, empathy and a genuine interest in making a meaningful contribution through their work.

About the Firm

You will join a well-regarded national law firm with a strong reputation in insurance, litigation and dispute resolution. The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development and focus on delivering practical, commercial outcomes for clients. Lawyers are given genuine responsibility, direct client exposure and the opportunity to work alongside highly respected practitioners in their field. With a supportive and inclusive environment, the firm offers excellent mentoring, flexible working arrangements and clear pathways for career progression.

About the Role

• Manage a portfolio of institutional abuse, mental harm, bullying and personal injury matters
• Work across litigated and non-litigated claims, investigations and dispute resolution matters
• Draft legal advice, pleadings, witness statements, settlement documentation and tribunal materials
• Analyse liability, indemnity, causation, quantum and litigation risk
• Provide strategic and commercially focused advice to insurers and insured clients
• Assist with sensitive investigations involving child safety, safeguarding and organisational risk issues
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, court hearings and NCAT proceedings
• Instruct and work closely with counsel, experts and other stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to business development initiatives and support junior lawyers where appropriate

About You

• 2+ years' post-admission experience
• Experience in insurance litigation, defendant insurance, personal injury, investigations, regulatory matters, administrative law or litigation
• Strong analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills
• The ability to assess risk and develop practical legal strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and file management abilities
• The confidence to liaise directly with clients, counsel, experts and stakeholders
• A professional, empathetic and discreet approach to sensitive matters
• A proactive attitude and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong technology skills and an interest in continuous learning and professional development

Why Join?

• Work on meaningful matters that have a direct impact on vulnerable members of the community
• Gain exposure to a unique and growing area of practice
• Work closely with highly regarded senior practitioners
• Flexible work-from-home arrangements with technology provided
• Birthday leave
• Two volunteer days per year to support community initiatives
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and career progression
• Competitive remuneration package

At empire group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible and inclusive recruitment processes that reflect the communities we serve.