Senior Associate, Insurance Litigation

JLegal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JLegal in Sydney, Australia is seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded financial lines insurance practice. You will handle complex, fact-heavy professional indemnity and D&O matters while mentoring junior lawyers.

You will run your own caseload from start to finish, advise insurer clients, and appear in negotiations, mediations and court. The role emphasises teamwork and professional development within a collaborative, flexible environment.

Qualifications

• LLB degree and NSW practising certificate.
• At least 5 years’ PAE in general insurance litigation.
• Experience in PI, D&O or management liability is highly regarded.
• Thorough knowledge of tort law, civil procedure and relevant legislation.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to explain complex legal issues clearly, both in writing and in person.
• Confidence running matters on your own, and you enjoy working with a team.
• Strong negotiation skills and a commercial mindset.
• Highly organised, able to juggle competing deadlines in a busy practice.

Responsibilities

• Run your own caseload of financial lines claims from start to finish.
• Advise insurer clients throughout the life of each matter.
• Appear for clients in negotiations, mediations and court.
• Supervise, train and mentor junior lawyers.
• Work closely with colleagues across the team to deliver efficient, joined-up results.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Mentoring

Negotiation

Legal research

Education

LLB degree and NSW practising certificate

Job description

Sydney, Australia | Posted on 11/09/2026

If you’re an experienced insurance litigator who enjoys complex claims and developing junior lawyers, this role offers both. Our client is a well-regarded Australian firm with a highly respected insurance practice, and it is looking for a Senior Associate to strengthen its financial lines group.

The Work

You will work on intellectually demanding, fact-heavy matters, with a focus on:

• Professional indemnity claims
• Directors’ and officers’ liability

Key Responsibilities

• Run your own caseload of financial lines claims from start to finish
• Advise insurer clients throughout the life of each matter
• Appear for clients in negotiations, mediations and court
• Supervise, train and mentor junior lawyers
• Work closely with colleagues across the team to deliver efficient, joined-up results

About You

• LLB (or equivalent) and a current NSW practising certificate
• At least 5 years’ PAE in general insurance litigation
• Experience in PI, D&O or management liability is highly regarded
• Thorough knowledge of tort law, civil procedure and the relevant legislation
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with a practical approach to problem-solving
• The ability to explain complex legal issues clearly, both in writing and in person
• Confidence running matters on your own, and you enjoy working with a team
• Strong negotiation skills and a commercial mindset
• Highly organised, able to juggle competing deadlines in a busy practice

The Offer

• Genuine career progression in a team known for developing its people
• A collaborative culture with a strong focus on client service
• Flexible working and an inclusive environment
• Interesting, high-quality work with leading insurer clients