Senior Associate, Financial Lines – Insurance & Liability

McCabes Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

McCabes Lawyers is seeking an experienced senior associate to join our national insurance team in Sydney, focusing on financial lines including management liability and professional indemnity. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload and supervise junior lawyers while maintaining high standards of client service.

You will work autonomously on complex matters and collaborate with colleagues to deliver effective outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and NSW practising certificate.
• Minimum 5 years' post admission experience in general insurance matters.
• Strong command of Australian tort law, civil procedure, and relevant legislation.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain complex legal concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of professional & management liability claims and provide exceptional client representation.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and supervision to junior lawyers.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings with confidence.
• Offer ongoing legal advice and support throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure comprehensive and efficient case handling.

Skills

Client representation

Mentorship

Negotiation

Research & analysis

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor of Laws or equivalent

Job description

McCabes Lawyers is seeking an experienced senior associate to join our national insurance team in Sydney, focusing on financial lines including management liability and professional indemnity. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload and supervise junior lawyers while maintaining high standards of client service.

You will work autonomously on complex matters and collaborate with colleagues to deliver effective outcomes.