Defendant Insurance Lawyer (Senior Associate or SC)

Law Staff; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Complex claims work

No volume work

Competitive remuneration

Professional development

Access to Partners

Collaborative team

Long-term progression

Descripción de la vacante

Law Staff is partnering with a leading insurance practice in Queensland to recruit a Defendant Insurance Lawyer at Senior Associate level or SC. You will take ownership of complex, high-value catastrophic claims and work with an elite team to deliver standout results while avoiding volume-driven files.

The role offers autonomy, strong mentorship from Partners, broad exposure to significant matters, and clear long-term progression within a growing practice.

Formación

• 5+ years of PAE in defendant insurance

Responsabilidades

• Own complex, high-value catastrophic claims from an early stage.
• Collaborate with Partners on significant matters.
• Manage matters with a high degree of autonomy.

Conocimientos

Insurance law

Defendant experience

Complex litigation

Autonomy

Descripción del empleo

Defendant Insurance Lawyer (Senior Associate or SC)

If you're an experienced insurance lawyer looking to move away from volume-driven work and focus on complex, high-value matters, this opportunity could be worth exploring.
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded insurance practice with a strong reputation in the market and continued growth. You’ll join a national team of around 30 lawyers known for delivering excellent results while maintaining a genuinely supportive, approachable and down-to-earth culture.
Complex & Catastrophic Claims
This is an opportunity to work on some of Queensland’s most significant catastrophic personal injury matters.
Over the past two years, the team has resolved around 40 claims valued between $1 million and $8 million, giving you exposure to challenging matters that require strong technical expertise and strategic thinking.
This is not a high-volume practice. Instead, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of complex files from an early stage and work alongside experienced Partners on matters of real significance.
There is also the opportunity to become involved in workers’ compensation matters if you’re interested in broadening your practice.
About You You’ll be a Senior Associate or Special Counsel with approximately 5+ years’ PAE and strong defendant insurance experience.
You’ll be confident managing matters with a good level of autonomy and looking for a role where the quality of your work, career development and long-term progression are genuinely valued.
You’ll have plenty of ownership over your matters, while also working closely with experienced Partners and a highly capable team of lawyers and support staff.
What’s on Offer?

• Complex and high-value catastrophic claims work.
• No volume-driven practice or routine files.
• Competitive remuneration tailored to your experience.
• Genuine opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Accessible and highly regarded Partners.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Clear opportunities for long-term career progression within a growing practice.

We believe the best career decisions are made with the right information. That’s why we offer a relaxed, confidential conversation by phone, VC or over coffee - with no obligation and no pressure.
We’ll provide you with a detailed brief on this opportunity, along with any other roles that may align with your experience and career goals, so you can make an informed decision about what’s right for you.