Insurance Lawyer | Financial Lines | 5 + PAE

Gorilla Jobs; Sydney; Remote; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Annual performance bonus

Mentorship & professional development

Wellbeing program and wellbeing leave

Pro bono work and secondments

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is hiring an Insurance Lawyer (Senior Associate/Special Counsel) in Sydney to join a prominent national law firm’s insurance and health practice, focusing on financial lines. You will defend directors, officers and professionals, and work with a team of specialists to deliver excellent client outcomes.

The role offers flexible working, including work from home, an annual performance bonus, mentorship, and a wellbeing program.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in the defendant insurance space with a focus on professional indemnity.

Responsibilities

• Defend a variety of claims brought against directors, officers and companies, and against professionals across industries.
• Collaborate with a team of specialists and senior leaders to progress careers and outcomes.
• Deliver high-quality client service while navigating a complex risk landscape.

Skills

Client relationship management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Admission to practise in NSW with a current practising certificate

Job description

Insurance Lawyer | Financial Lines | 5 + PAE

An award-winning national law firm with a large insurance and health practice has a rewarding position available for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel level Insurance Lawyer to join its collaborative Sydney insurance team, with a focus on financial lines.

Salary and Features :

• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home,and other benefits
• $150,000 - $190,000 (guide range) for the right lawyer.
• Annual performance bonus scheme designed to recognise and reward strong performance.
• Structured mentorship and continuous professional development.
• Recognised as an Employer of Choice, with managers who genuinely care about your wellbeing.
• Health and wellbeing program with a yearly allowance and a wellbeing leave day.
• Pro bono work, secondments, volunteering and industry appointments supported by the firm.

Day to Day and about the Position:

The firm combines deep industry knowledge with local expertise and the highest standards of client service. Its insurance and health practice has a large team of specialist lawyers who help clients, in Australia and overseas, navigate a complex risk landscape and support their insureds.

You will defend a variety of claims brought against directors, officers and companies, and against professionals across the legal, financial services, construction and property industries. You will collaborate with a team of specialists in their field, led by principals who are committed to your career progression.

Requirements :

• 4+ years' experience in the defendant insurance space with a focus on professional indemnity
• Able to efficiently manage your own file load
• Enjoy building client relationships and achieving excellent outcomes
• A problem‑solver who values collaboration and strong working relationships
• Admission to practise in NSW with a current practising certificate

Additional information

• Competitive Salary : $150,000 - $190,000 (Guide range)
• Award-winning national firm with a supportive culture and real flexibility
• Financial lines work defending directors, officers and professionals