Insurance Defence Lawyer

HarperLloyd Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperLloyd Recruitment is seeking experienced Defendant Insurance Lawyers at Associate and Senior Associate level to join our national insurance practice in Sydney. You will work closely with experienced practitioners on a broad range of defendant liability matters and manage matters from initial instructions through to resolution.

Ideally you will have experience in defendant liability insurance litigation, exposure to public liability, personal injury or broader negligence claims, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience in defendant liability insurance litigation.
• Exposure to public liability, personal injury, product liability or broader negligence claims.
• Experience advising on liability, quantum and claims strategy.
• Sound commercial judgement and a practical approach to dispute resolution.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• A collaborative attitude and genuine interest in developing your insurance litigation career.

Responsibilities

• Handle defendant liability matters including public and occupiers' liability claims and other negligence disputes.
• Draft pleadings, evidence and court documents.
• Brief counsel and prepare matters for hearings.
• Negotiate, mediate and attend settlement conferences.
• Advise insurers and insured clients on liability exposure and strategy.
• Manage matters from instruction to resolution with clients and senior practitioners.

Skills

Litigation skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Client relations

Commercial judgement

Collaboration

Job description

The Opportunity

You will work closely with experienced insurance practitioners on a broad range of defendant liability matters.

Depending on your experience, your work may include:

• Public and occupiers' liability claims;
• Product liability and personal injury litigation;
• General liability and negligence disputes;
• Complex liability and quantum assessments;
• Advising insurers and insured clients on claims strategy;
• Managing litigated and non-litigated claims;
• Drafting pleadings, evidence and court documents;
• Briefing counsel and preparing matters for hearings;
• Negotiations, mediations and settlement conferences; and
• Providing strategic and commercially focused advice on liability exposure and dispute resolution.

You will have the opportunity to manage matters from initial instructions through to resolution, working directly with clients and senior practitioners.

About You

We are interested in speaking with experienced Defendant Insurance Lawyers at Associate and Senior Associate level.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in defendant liability insurance litigation;
• Exposure to public liability, personal injury, product liability or broader negligence claims;
• Strong litigation, drafting and analytical skills;
• Experience advising on liability, quantum and claims strategy;
• Sound commercial judgement and a practical approach to dispute resolution;
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills; and
• A collaborative attitude and genuine interest in developing your insurance litigation career.

You will have developed a solid foundation in defendant insurance litigation and be ready to take greater responsibility for managing matters, advising clients and contributing to litigation strategy.

You will bring more substantial defendant liability experience, with the confidence to manage complex matters, maintain direct insurer relationships, supervise junior lawyers and contribute to the ongoing development of the practice.

Lawyers with relevant experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation who are interested in transitioning into defendant insurance work may also be considered.

Why Consider These Opportunities?

For insurance lawyers considering their next move, these roles offer an attractive combination of quality liability work, established insurer relationships and genuine career development.

You can expect:

• A strong pipeline of defendant liability insurance matters;
• Exposure to major insurers and sophisticated corporate clients;
• Direct access to experienced insurance partners;
• Genuine ownership of matters and client relationships;
• Opportunities to develop specialist expertise in liability litigation;
• A collaborative and supportive team environment;
• Mentoring and professional development appropriate to your experience;
• Leadership and supervision opportunities at Senior Associate level; and
• Long-term career progression within an established national insurance practice.

Whether you are an Associate ready for greater responsibility or a Senior Associate seeking a stronger platform for continued progression, these opportunities offer the chance to build a rewarding career in defendant insurance litigation.