Insurance Litigation Associate - Property & Construction

JLegal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JLegal is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join its Sydney team, handling complex insurance litigation including property damage and construction disputes. You will work closely with a senior lawyer on substantial multi-party matters and have a clear path to progression.

Ideal candidates bring solid experience in insurance disputes, strong drafting and case management skills, and the confidence to manage client relationships on large matters.

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance litigation, ideally property damage, construction or general liability.
• Experience with coverage disputes and/or recovery actions.
• Strong drafting, analytical and case management skills.
• The confidence to run complex matters and manage client relationships.
• Associate or Senior Associate level experience (title reflects experience).

Responsibilities

• Advising on policy coverage for first-party and third-party liability claims arising from building, trade and construction losses.
• Defending complex multi-party property damage and liability claims.
• Running subrogated and commercial recoveries, from pre-litigation to litigated actions.
• Advising on indemnity under general liability and principal-arranged insurance policies.
• Handling public and occupiers’ liability matters.
• Acting for government bodies, major head contractors, national subcontractors and service providers.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Property damage

Construction disputes

Litigation strategy

Client management

Education

Admitted to practice in Australia

Job description

JLegal is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join its Sydney team, handling complex insurance litigation including property damage and construction disputes. You will work closely with a senior lawyer on substantial multi-party matters and have a clear path to progression.

Ideal candidates bring solid experience in insurance disputes, strong drafting and case management skills, and the confidence to manage client relationships on large matters.