Senior Insurance Litigation Lawyer – Policyholder, Melbourne

Clayton Utz; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Utz in Melbourne seeks a Senior Lawyer to join our market-leading Commercial Litigation team, focusing on policyholder insurance matters for blue-chip clients. You will shape strategy, manage high-stakes disputes, and mentor junior lawyers in a high-performing, collaborative environment.

Based in Melbourne, you will work with prominent corporates across sectors, handling major insurance disputes and advisory work while delivering exceptional client service in a top-tier practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3/4 years PQE within an insurance practice or broader commercial litigation practice with an interest in insurance.
• Demonstrated experience in a range of litigious matters and management of insurance disputes.
• Familiarity with Supreme and Federal Court litigation.
• Proven ability to project manage and drive matters through to completion.
• A passion for mentoring and supervising junior lawyers.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to build effective client relationships and contribute to a positive team culture.
• A strong focus on delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance disputes and advisory work for policyholder clients.
• Handle major litigation and advisory matters for blue-chip corporates.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing exceptional client service.
• Shape the strategic direction of matters, working closely with counsel.
• Draft advices, prepare witness and expert evidence, and manage Supreme and Federal Court litigation.
• Mentor, supervise, and delegate work to junior lawyers, contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Insurance disputes

Litigation

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Project management

Communication

Policyholder experience

Job description

Clayton Utz in Melbourne seeks a Senior Lawyer to join our market-leading Commercial Litigation team, focusing on policyholder insurance matters for blue-chip clients. You will shape strategy, manage high-stakes disputes, and mentor junior lawyers in a high-performing, collaborative environment.

Based in Melbourne, you will work with prominent corporates across sectors, handling major insurance disputes and advisory work while delivering exceptional client service in a top-tier practice.