Senior Associate, General Liability Insurance (Mentor)

McCabes Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programs

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

McCabes Lawyers is seeking a highly skilled senior associate or special counsel to join our general insurance team on a full-time basis, working across Insurance and Government divisions in NSW. You will oversee a diverse caseload of general liability matters, including personal injury, construction, property damage, and related disputes, while guiding and mentoring junior lawyers.

You should have at least 5 years' post admission experience in liability or professional indemnity, with insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and NSW practising certificate.
• Minimum 5 years' post admission experience in liability or professional indemnity.
• Experience in insurance policy advice and coverage disputes.
• Strong command of Australian tort law and civil procedure.
• Proven ability to mentor junior lawyers and supervise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; commercial approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a diverse caseload of general liability claims, including large catastrophic losses.
• 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.

Skills

Liability/PI experience

Tort law knowledge

Mentoring juniors

Negotiation

Research & analysis

Communication

Commercial approach

Education

Bachelor of Laws or equivalent

Job description

McCabes Lawyers is seeking a highly skilled senior associate or special counsel to join our general insurance team on a full-time basis, working across Insurance and Government divisions in NSW. You will oversee a diverse caseload of general liability matters, including personal injury, construction, property damage, and related disputes, while guiding and mentoring junior lawyers.

You should have at least 5 years' post admission experience in liability or professional indemnity, with insurance