Public Liability Senior Lawyer (SA / SC)

Law Staff; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous parental leave

Flexible working with work from home

Full-time or part-time options

Zusammenfassung

Law Staff in Brisbane is seeking an experienced insurance litigator to join its respected team. You will work with Partners to advise insurers on defendant matters, including public liability and broader general insurance issues.

This role offers significant autonomy, strong mentorship, and flexible arrangements with options for full-time or part-time work, fostering career progression. Ideally you are a Senior Associate or Special Counsel with 5+ years PAE, excellent drafting and communication

Qualifikationen

• Senior Associate or Special Counsel with 5+ years PAE in defendant insurance litigation.
• Strong drafting and communication abilities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to manage priorities.

Aufgaben

• Advise insurer clients on defendant insurance matters across public liability and broader general insurance issues.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide commercially focused advice.
• Manage matters from commencement through to resolution with autonomy and Partner mentorship.

Kenntnisse

Defendant insurance litigation

Public liability

Drafting

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Step into a leading national firm recognised for its expertise in insurance litigation and its longstanding relationships with major insurers and self-insured organisations across Australia.

Due to continued growth, the Brisbane office is looking to appoint an experienced insurance litigator to join its highly regarded team. Working alongside respected Partners, you'll enjoy a sophisticated and varied practice while benefiting from genuine flexibility, strong mentorship and a collaborative culture.

What's the Role?

Working closely with experienced Partners, you will advise a diverse insurer client base across a broad range of defendant insurance matters. Your work will include:

• Public liability litigation
• Managing litigation through negotiations, mediations and court proceedings
• Developing litigation strategy and providing commercially focused advice
• Building strong client relationships while managing matters from commencement through to resolution

This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your expertise across a diverse insurance practice while working on technically challenging and high-profile matters.

The role offers significant autonomy, ongoing Partner support and clear opportunities for continued career progression.

Who Should Apply?

The firm is ideally seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel (5+ years PAE) with experience in defendant insurance litigation, particularly across public liability or broader general insurance matters.

You will also bring:

• Strong technical legal skills and sound commercial judgment
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities
• A proactive and collaborative approach
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• The confidence to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment

Whether you're looking for a full-time or part-time position, the firm is committed to finding the right person and offers genuine flexibility to accommodate individual circumstances.

Why This Firm?

This national firm genuinely invests in its people and offers:

• Competitive remuneration tailored to experience
• Generous paid parental leave
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home opportunities
• Full-time or part-time options
• Strong mentorship from highly respected Partners
• High-quality national insurance work
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• A collaborative and supportive team culture focused on long-term career growth

At Law Staff, we take a confidential and relaxed approach to career conversations – whether over a call, video chat, or an in-person meeting in the CBD. This is your chance to share your experience and aspirations in a comfortable environment, allowing us to match you with the right opportunities. We’re transparent every step of the way, ensuring you leave with a clear picture of what’s available.

LawStaff | 260 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD

All applications are strictly confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.