Insurance Associate/Senior Associate

Colin Biggers & Paisley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and fitness perks

Complimentary massages

Professional memberships

Discounted gym memberships

Sports teams

Job summary

Colin Biggers & Paisley is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our insurance team in either Sydney or Melbourne. The role involves providing clients with legal advice, reviewing case law, and conducting research to deliver timely, commercially aware guidance.

You'll manage a heavy workload, develop client relationships, and participate in front-end policy work. If you value teamwork and professional development, this is an ideal next step in your legal career.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE
• Ability to work in a cohesive team
• Ability to manage large volumes of documents
• Strong attention to detail and client-focused problem solving
• Commercial acumen and strong client relationship skills
• Capability to relate to people at all levels and work in a team
• Interest in a long-term career with Colin Biggers & Paisley
• NSW/VIC based claims knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with legal advice
• Regularly review applicable case law and legislative changes
• Conduct effective legal research and analysis for timely, accurate advice
• Manage a robust workload and deadlines
• Develop understanding of client operations and strategy
• Manage prospective client relationships and collaborate within the team
• Participate in front-end policy work and professional development
• Work across Sydney and Melbourne offices

Skills

Legal research

Client management

Business development

Document management

Team collaboration

Policy work

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Insurance Associate/Senior Associate

An exciting opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our insurance team in either our Sydney or Melbourne office.

Posted on: 24/09/2026

Permanent / Full Time

About us

At Colin Biggers & Paisley, we’re here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.

We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.

Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do. Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.

We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program. We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.

We don’t just recognise our role as a corporate citizen, we put words into actions. The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions. To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the team

Mathisha (Tish) Panagoda is a partner in the insurance team and works within Colin Biggers & Paisley's national Institutional Risk and Liability group. His practice is focussed on child safety, general liability and special issues managing civil and National Redress Scheme claims of historical child abuse and working with organisations to ensure robust child protection policies and procedures, manage investigations and provide strategic advice on a range of sensitive issues.

If you are looking for a team with high synergy, and a partner that will mentor and bring the best out of you, this is the role for you!

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a supportive and high performing team. The role will require:

• Providing clients with legal advice
• Regularly reviewing applicable case law and legislative changes
• Conducting effective legal research and analysis to produce timely, commercial and legally accurate advice
• Managing a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectively
• Developing an understanding of client operations and strategy
• Managing prospective client relationships
• Working collaboratively within a team
• Continual professional development and managing MCLE requirements
• The role can be based in our Sydney or Melbourne office, and you will work across both jurisdictions
• Not just working on claims, but also being involved with front end policy work

About you

• 4+ years' PQE
• A desire to be an integral member of a strong and cohesive team who work collaboratively
• Ability to manage large volumes of documents
• Strong attention to detail
• Practical and client focused problem solving and research skills
• Previous exposure to business development and a natural ability to build strong client relationships
• Ability to manage client expectations and work within timeframes
• Interested in establishing a long-term successful career with Colin Biggers & Paisley
• Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team
• A strong focus on turnaround time
• Commercial acumen
• Practical and client focused problem-solving skills
• A strong, plain language communication style
• a working knowledge of running NSW and VIC based claims

Join the team

Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We work hard for our clients but we also make sure we put our people first. Whether it's taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers & Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits.

Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth. We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.

Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us. “Diversity” to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and “inclusion” for us means inclusion for all. We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone. Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.

We look forward to receiving your application