Insurance Litigation Associate: Public & Product Liability

Lead Group Consultancy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Group Consultancy seeks an experienced General Insurance Lawyer at Associate level in Sydney. The role involves joining a national law firm’s General Insurance team and handling a diverse portfolio of defendant insurance litigation matters from instruction to resolution.

You will work closely with experienced Partners, manage matters independently yet collaboratively, and leverage strong drafting and negotiation skills to advance high-value disputes in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' post-admission experience in insurance litigation.
• Experience in general insurance, particularly public liability, property damage or product liability.
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• The ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• A 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

Insurance litigation

Public liability

Property damage

Product liability

Drafting

Negotiation

Client relationships

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Lead Group Consultancy seeks an experienced General Insurance Lawyer at Associate level in Sydney. The role involves joining a national law firm’s General Insurance team and handling a diverse portfolio of defendant insurance litigation matters from instruction to resolution.

You will work closely with experienced Partners, manage matters independently yet collaboratively, and leverage strong drafting and negotiation skills to advance high-value disputes in a supportive environment.