Insurance Litigation Associate - Complex Claims & Growth

Lead Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced General Insurance Lawyer at Associate level to join a respected national law firm. You will work on a broad portfolio of defendant insurance litigation matters with seasoned Partners and a collaborative team.

The role offers exposure to high-quality matters, strong career development, and the opportunity to contribute to a growing insurance practice in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years post-admission experience in insurance litigation.
• Experience in general insurance: public liability, property damage, or product liability.
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Genuine interest in building a long-term career in insurance litigation.

Responsibilities

• Managing public and product liability claims.
• Advising on property damage and complex liability disputes.
• Handling insurance litigation from initial instructions through to resolution.
• Drafting pleadings, advice, court documents and settlement correspondence.
• Briefing counsel and attending mediations, conferences and court proceedings.
• Liaising directly with insurers, brokers and corporate clients.
• Assisting senior lawyers and Partners on complex and high-value disputes.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Client relations

Independent work

Job description

Lead Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced General Insurance Lawyer at Associate level to join a respected national law firm. You will work on a broad portfolio of defendant insurance litigation matters with seasoned Partners and a collaborative team.

The role offers exposure to high-quality matters, strong career development, and the opportunity to contribute to a growing insurance practice in a supportive environment.