Senior Associate / Special Counsel - General Insurance

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

About Us

McCabes is a national Commercial, Government, and Insurance law firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced senior associate or special counsel to join our general insurance team on a full-time basis, uniquely working across both of our Insurance and Government divisions.

This role will provide the opportunity to work across a diverse range of legally challenging matters focussing on a variety of general liability matters, including personal injury, construction, property damage, and the potential for other specialty areas (defamation, coronial inquests etc).

The work is high quality working for one of the leading insurance and government partners in NSW with clients based both domestically (Government and private sector insurers) and internationally.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Oversee and manage a diverse caseload of general liability claims, ensuring exceptional client representation and successful outcomes. There will be a focus on significant matters including large catastrophic losses.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and supervision to junior lawyers, assisting in their professional growth and development.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings with expertise and confidence.
• Offer ongoing legal advice and support to clients throughout the entire litigation process.

The successful candidate will be experienced in and enjoy working autonomously on matters while supervising and mentoring junior lawyers. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career within a team that is renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities.

Skills And Experience

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and a current New South Wales practising certificate.
• Minimum 5 years' post admission and experience in liability or professional indemnity, with experience in insurance policy advice and coverage disputes.
• Strong command of Australian tort law, civil procedure, and relevant legislation.
• Proven ability to effectively mentor and supervise junior lawyers, fostering their growth and success.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• A commercial approach and ability to articulate and negotiate effectively.

What We Offer

In return, McCabes will provide you with the opportunity to work with a talented team in a flexible, inclusive, and innovative environment. We also promote a culture focused on the firm's values - integrity, excellence, and courage - that provides opportunities to develop and progress your career.

We are small enough to give you the personal attention and career development to help you reach your full potential, yet large enough to provide the challenge of diverse, high-quality work and clients.

Other Benefits Include

• Professional development programs
• A competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health and wellbeing initiatives