Senior Associate

Meridian Lawyers Careers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff discounts

Salary sacrificing options

Personal Enjoyment Day

Extra annual leave

Employee referral program

MeridianMinds program

Job summary

Meridian Lawyers is seeking a Senior Associate for its Professional and Financial Risks (Litigation) team. You will handle insurance law and litigation matters, with emphasis on public and product liability insurance and professional indemnity.

The role offers opportunities to work across strata, sports, leisure and construction sectors. You will be supported by experienced colleagues, with scope to deepen your expertise, build client relationships and advance within a collaborative, ambitious

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years PQE in a Litigation based role in private practice or in-house, with proven experience in public and product liability insurance and professional indemnity.
• Interest in strata, sports, leisure and construction industries sectors.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to be a key member of a busy team.
• Sharp eye for detail and strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on a strong mix of insurance law and litigation matters, focused on public and product liability insurance and professional indemnity.
• Partner with experienced colleagues and contribute to client outcomes.
• Grow career with high-quality, meaningful work in a supportive team.

Skills

PQE experience

Insurance law

Public & product liability

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented writing

Job description

About Meridian

We are a national law firm for individuals who want to excel in their work in a genuinely collaborative environment.

We are trusted by clients for our technical strength, commercial focus and ability to deliver pragmatic outcomes across Insurance, Health, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, and Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution. But what really defines Meridian is how we work: with humility, energy, trust and a commitment to getting the best result, together.

Our people are smart, approachable and invested in each other’s success. Meridian is a place where high standards and a supportive culture go hand in hand.

About the team and role

As a Senior Associate in our Professional and Financial Risks (Litigation) team, you will work on a strong mix of insurance law and litigation matters, with a focus on public and product liability insurance and professional indemnity. You will work across different industry sectors, with a particular focus on the strata, sports, leisure and construction industries sectors.

You will partner with experienced colleagues and contribute to outcomes that matter to clients. You will be trusted to make a meaningful contribution, supported in your development and given the scope to deepen your expertise over time.

This role is more than a seat to fill. It is an opportunity to grow your career in a team doing high-quality, meaningful work. For the right person, this role offers the chance to build skills, visibility and career traction in a team that is ambitious, supportive and genuinely enjoyable to work with.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:

• Minimum 4 years PQE in a Litigation based role in private practice or in-house, and with proven experience in various areas of public and product liability insurance and professional indemnity
• Genuine interest in the strata, sports, leisure and construction industries sectors
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Positive, “can do” attitude and willingness to be a key member of a busy, tight knit team
• A sharp eye for detail and strong writing skills
• A great work ethic and be keen to learn and develop your career.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of the legal issues relevant to the practice of insurance law and a demonstrated ability to understand and respond to the commercial objectives of clients.
• This role requires an eye for technical detail but also the ability to provide legal advice in a commercial context. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate clearly with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels of seniority.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to deal confidently with clients directly and foster client relationships.
• Time management skills and proven ability to prioritisemultiple active matters at any one time.
• Capacity to problem solve and think laterally

Why join us?

If you are looking for quality work, strong mentoring and a team that backs you, Meridian is a firm worth serious consideration.

You will work closely with experienced leaders, build client relationships and develop your career in an environment that values contribution, initiative and growth. You will also have the flexibility, benefits and support expected from a modern national firm, without losing the sense of connection and team culture that makes work enjoyable.

This is a place to build capability, credibility and momentum in your career. See a snapshot of benefits we offer here:

• Supported hybrid working model
• Wellbeing initiatives including regular health and skin checks, flu vaccinations
• A range of discounts and services through a variety of leading retail and service partners
• Salary sacrificing options (including novated leases)
• An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar year
• Ability to purchase up to 1 week of additional annual leave per financial year
• An employee referral program
• A commitment to learning and development through our MeridianMinds program