National Dust Disease & Public Liability Associate

HWLE Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HWLE Lawyers invites a lawyer to join its nationally recognised Insurance Statutory Classes team, based in Sydney. The role focuses on dust disease, personal injury, and insurance defence work, offering exposure to complex claims across multiple jurisdictions.

You will work alongside respected Partners and contribute to high-value advice for insurer and corporate clients within a collaborative, nationally connected practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in dust disease, workers' compensation, or broader defendant insurance work.
• Ability to draft clear and concise advice/communications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client interactions.
• Desire to develop career and professional network in the Insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal work in dust disease and insurance defence.
• Collaborate with Partners and the Insurance Statutory Classes team.
• Advise on complex dust disease claims across jurisdictions.
• Engage in policy interpretation and risk analysis.
• Participate in multidisciplinary matters across industries.

Skills

Dust disease

Workers' comp

Drafting

Client communication

Job description

HWLE Lawyers invites a lawyer to join its nationally recognised Insurance Statutory Classes team, based in Sydney. The role focuses on dust disease, personal injury, and insurance defence work, offering exposure to complex claims across multiple jurisdictions.

You will work alongside respected Partners and contribute to high-value advice for insurer and corporate clients within a collaborative, nationally connected practice.