Senior Associate | Liability Insurance Defence | 4-8 PAE | Sydney CBD

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd. in Sydney seeks a Senior Associate to take carriage of defendant liability matters from first instructions through to resolution, serving insurers, self-insureds and government clients with independence and backing from principals when needed.

The role involves end-to-end liability files, reporting to clients, supervising juniors and handling coverage questions, with a clear path to Special Counsel in a large national practice.

Qualifications

• Roughly 4 to 8 years' post-admission experience in defendant insurance or liability litigation.
• Confidence running your own files without close supervision.
• Strong client relationship skills.
• A problem-solving approach that values teamwork.
• A current Australian practising certificate.

Responsibilities

• Take carriage of defendant liability files end to end.
• Report to clients and manage claims strategy.
• Supervise and guide junior lawyers on your matters.
• Pick up coverage questions as they arise.
• Work closely with principals on larger or more sensitive files.

Skills

Defendant liability

File management

Client relationships

Teamwork

Education

Australian practising certificate

Job description

Senior Associate | Liability Insurance Defence | 4-8 PAE | Sydney CBD

Our client's Sydney insurance team is looking for a Senior Associate to take carriage of defendant liability matters from first instructions through to resolution. You will act for insurers, self-insureds and government clients, with the independence to run your own files and the backing of principals when a matter needs it.

Why you'll love it here

• $135K to $170K + super
• A recognised path to Special Counsel for strong performers
• Hybrid working options
• A supportive People and Culture team and structured mentoring
• A reputation for good work-life balance among current and former staff
• National reach and long-standing insurer relationships

About the role

A mix of injury, property damage and institutional liability claims for insurers and self-insureds.

• Take carriage of defendant liability files end to end
• Report to clients and manage claims strategy
• Supervise and guide junior lawyers on your matters
• Pick up coverage questions as they arise
• Work closely with principals on larger or more sensitive files

What you'll bring

• Roughly 4 to 8 years' post-admission experience in defendant insurance or liability litigation
• Confidence running your own files without close supervision
• Strong client relationship skills
• A problem-solving approach that values teamwork
• A current Australian practising certificate

• $135K to $170K + super, with a path to Special Counsel
• Manage your own files with real client and claims contact
• A large national practice with deep insurer relationships