Financial Lines Senior Associate (5+ PQE)

Naiman Clarke; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Naiman Clarke in Sydney is seeking an experienced insurance litigation lawyer to manage a diverse portfolio of management liability and professional indemnity claims. You will advise on litigation strategy and client risk, and represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in general insurance litigation, strong tort/civil procedure knowledge, and a commercially minded approach with excellent client relationship skills.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5+ years post-qualification experience in general insurance litigation.
• Experience in management liability, professional indemnity or financial lines matters is highly regarded.
• Strong technical knowledge of tort law, civil procedure and relevant legislation.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Confident handling matters autonomously and mentoring junior lawyers.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a diverse portfolio of Management Liability and Professional Indemnity claims, including complex disputes.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, liability, risk and dispute resolution.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations and court proceedings.

Conhecimentos

5+ years PAE

Insurance litigation

Tort law knowledge

Civil procedure knowledge

Drafting and negotiation

Client relationship skills

Descrição da vaga

• Work with a partner recognised in Doyle’s Guide and Legal 500.
• Enjoy a workplace that values work-life balance and professional growth.
• Exposure to complex, legally challenging and varied insurance disputes.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Take ownership of your matters and develop strong client relationships.
• Work alongside experienced lawyers in a collaborative and inclusive team.

About the role:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of Management Liability and Professional Indemnity claims, including complex liability disputes.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, liability, risk and dispute resolution.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations and court proceedings.
• Take ownership of matters from initial instructions through to resolution, with direct client contact.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers while working collaboratively with experienced practitioners.

The ideal candidate:

• Minimum 5+ years PAE in general insurance litigation.
• Experience in management liability, professional indemnity or financial lines matters will be highly regarded.
• Strong technical knowledge of tort law, civil procedure and relevant legislation.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Confidence managing matters autonomously and mentoring junior lawyers.
• A commercially minded approach and strong client relationship skills.

About your new employer:

• Well-established Australian law firm with a strong reputation across commercial and insurance law with a strong government client base.
• Known for its high-quality legal services and client focused approach.
• Boasts a collaborative and inclusive environment where lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of their work, develop their expertise and progress their careers.
• Sydney CBD location with WFH arrangements available.