Professional Liability Lawyer - Associate

Lead Group Consultancy; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

20 weeks parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Study assistance

Job summary

Lead Group Consultancy is seeking a Professional Liability Lawyer – Associate in Brisbane. 2–5 years' post-admission experience in professional indemnity or insurance litigation is preferred.

You will work with a respected team on D&O, management liability and complex insurance disputes, with strong client exposure and mentoring from senior partners. The role offers genuine career progression within a national firm, supportive resources, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' post-admission experience in professional indemnity, insurance litigation or commercial litigation.
• Experience in professional negligence, liability claims or insurance disputes.
• Strong litigation, drafting and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively with senior lawyers.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach and genuine interest in professional liability.
• A Queensland Practising Certificate or eligibility to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Managing professional indemnity and insurance litigation matters.
• Defending professional negligence claims involving solicitors, accountants, financial advisers, engineers, architects and healthcare professionals.
• Working on D&O, management liability and employment practices liability claims.
• Assisting with complex commercial disputes, regulatory investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
• Drafting pleadings, legal advice, correspondence and other litigation documents.
• Preparing matters for court, mediation, arbitration and settlement negotiations.
• Providing advice to insurers, insured clients and other stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Working closely with senior practitioners on complex and high-value matters.
• Supporting junior lawyers and contributing to the team's ongoing development.

Skills

Litigation skills

Drafting

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Queensland Practising Certificate

Job description

Professional Liability Lawyer - Associate

Professional Liability Lawyer – Associate
Brisbane CBD | 2–5 Years PAE | Insurance Litigation

Join a highly regarded national law firm offering quality professional indemnity work, exceptional mentoring and genuine career progression.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Solicitor or Associate with 2–5 years' post-admission experience to join an established Professional Liability practice in Brisbane.

You will work alongside a highly respected Partner with extensive experience in professional indemnity, directors' and officers' (D&O) liability, management liability and complex insurance litigation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to develop specialist expertise, work on sophisticated matters and build a long-term career within a supportive and well-resourced national firm.

The Opportunity
You will join an established Professional Liability practice comprising three Partners and approximately 20 team members in Brisbane.

Working directly with an experienced Partner, you will be supported by two Special Counsel, a Senior Associate and a team of lawyers, together with dedicated claims and administrative support.

The team acts for major insurers, brokers, corporate clients and professionals across a broad range of industries, including property, healthcare, financial services, construction and legal services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing professional indemnity and insurance litigation matters.
• Defending professional negligence claims involving solicitors, accountants, financial advisers, engineers, architects and healthcare professionals.
• Working on D&O, management liability and employment practices liability claims.
• Assisting with complex commercial disputes, regulatory investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
• Drafting pleadings, legal advice, correspondence and other litigation documents.
• Preparing matters for court, mediation, arbitration and settlement negotiations.
• Providing advice to insurers, insured clients and other stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Working closely with senior practitioners on complex and high-value matters.
• Supporting junior lawyers and contributing to the team's ongoing development.

About You
We are interested in speaking with Solicitors and Associates who have:

• 2–5 years' post-admission experience in professional indemnity, insurance litigation or commercial litigation.
• Experience in professional negligence, liability claims or insurance disputes.
• Strong litigation, drafting and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively with senior lawyers.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach and genuine interest in professional liability.
• A Queensland Practising Certificate or eligibility to obtain one.

Lawyers with a strong insurance litigation background who are looking to specialise further in professional indemnity are encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Exceptional mentoring: Work directly with a highly regarded Partner who has extensive experience in complex professional indemnity and high-profile D&O litigation.
• Quality matters: Exposure to professional indemnity, management liability, regulatory disputes, D&O and complex insurance litigation.
• Established national firm: Join a respected practice with a strong client base and excellent market reputation.
• Supportive team: Benefit from experienced senior lawyers, dedicated claims support and administrative resources.
• Career progression: Genuine opportunities to develop your technical expertise and progress within the practice.
• Flexible working: A supportive approach to flexibility and work-life balance.
• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks' paid gender-neutral parental leave.
• Wellbeing benefits: Annual wellbeing allowance, mental health support and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Professional development: Access to study assistance, modern legal technology and internal AI software.

Interested in Finding Out More?
If you are a Solicitor or Associate looking to take the next step in your insurance litigation career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team offering high-quality work, strong mentoring and long-term career development.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Sharannah Harris
Principal Consultant – Legal | Lead Group
M: 0404 292 ***
E: *******@leadgrp.com.au

All applications and enquiries will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Additional information

• Work directly with a highly regarded Professional Liability Partner.
• Exposure to professional indemnity, D&O and complex litigation.
• Flexible working, excellent benefits and genuine career progression.