Insurance Litigation Lawyer – Professional Liability

Naiman Clarke; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Naiman Clarke in Australia is seeking a talented professional liability lawyer to join its insurance litigation team. You will work on defending complex negligence and indemnity claims, advise on policy interpretation, and collaborate with insurers, counsel and experts on high-value disputes.

The role offers exposure to domestic and international insurers, with mentoring and progression opportunities as you develop specialist knowledge in professional liability and broader insurance litigation.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years PQE in a reputable insurance litigation practice.
• Experience in defendant professional indemnity or professional liability or broader insurance litigation.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, especially handling sensitive claims.
• Commercially minded with ability to develop practical and strategic client solutions.
• Genuine interest in specialising and progressing within professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Defend professional negligence and indemnity claims involving lawyers, financial advisers, real estate professionals, engineers and architects.
• Act for insurers and insured professionals in complex, sensitive, high-value disputes.
• Advise on professional liability, insurance coverage and policy interpretation.
• Manage claims involving alleged breaches of professional duties and negligence.
• Assist with complex litigation, including multi-party disputes and class actions.
• Collaborate with Counsel, experts, insurers and stakeholders to develop effective resolution strategies.
• Provide risk management, claims prevention and dispute resolution guidance.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Professional liability

Indemnity claims

Job description

Naiman Clarke in Australia is seeking a talented professional liability lawyer to join its insurance litigation team. You will work on defending complex negligence and indemnity claims, advise on policy interpretation, and collaborate with insurers, counsel and experts on high-value disputes.

The role offers exposure to domestic and international insurers, with mentoring and progression opportunities as you develop specialist knowledge in professional liability and broader insurance litigation.