Senior Associate

DWF; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home model

2 volunteer days off per year

Birthday leave

Job summary

DWF is seeking an experienced insurance litigation solicitor in Sydney to manage complex personal injury matters and advise insurers across a range of defence and coverage issues. You will contribute to high-profile matters and collaborate with partners on strategic cases, with exposure to both local and London market clients.

The team fosters a collaborative culture with flexible work-from-home options and strong opportunities for professional growth within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of post-admission experience in personal injury litigation.
• Public liability experience is required.
• Strong attention to detail and practice management skills.
• Proficiency with document management and time recording software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of complex litigated and unlitigated insurance matters.
• Provide coverage and defence advice to insurers, including local and London market underwriters.
• Draft and review pleadings, evidence, submissions, settlement agreements and other legal documents.
• Appear at court, mediations and settlement conferences, and brief and instruct counsel and experts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers, insured clients and key stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior lawyers while contributing to business development initiatives.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Advocacy

Time management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why join us?

Join DWF’s growing Insurance team in Sydney and work alongside a highly regarded Partner, managing complex and rewarding personal injury matters across a diverse range of cases.

This role offers the opportunity to advise leading London market insurers, syndicates, and large corporate clients on a broad range of defendant insurance matters, including personal injury defence, coverage advice, and formal investigations. You will gain exposure to high-profile and complex claims across a variety of industry sectors, including construction, hospitality, security, and leisure.

The team is highly collaborative and promotes a flexible and positive working culture, offering excellent opportunities for professional growth and development. Part-time applicants will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of complex litigated and unlitigated insurance matters.
• Provide coverage and defence advice to insurers, including local and London market underwriters.
• Draft and review pleadings, evidence, submissions, settlement agreements and other legal documents.
• Appear at court, mediations and settlement conferences, and brief and instruct counsel and experts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers, insured clients and key stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior lawyers while contributing to business development initiatives.

What will help you succeed in this role?

• Minimum 4 years of strong post-admission experience in personal injury litigation. Public liability experience is required.
• Strong attention to detail and practice management skills
• High level of competency with iManage (or similar document management system) and time recording software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products (including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel), along with the willingness to be trained further.
• A willingness to adopt and utilise AI and new technologies.
• Collaborative mindset, proactive attitude and commitment to high performance.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to learn quickly.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offer

• Flexible work from home model with all technology needs provided.
• 2 volunteer days off per year to support the community.
• Birthday leave.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do. DWF operates with 35+ offices globally, our main office based in the UK. Our offices in Australia are based in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, and Melbourne.