Solicitor/ Associate - Adelaide

Wotton Kearney; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Home office allowances

Education assistance

Job summary

Wotton Kearney in Adelaide is expanding its Professional and Financial Risks team. As a Solicitor or Associate, you will support clients on complex insurance and liability matters, including D&O, PI, and construction-related claims.

The firm emphasizes mentoring, hybrid work options, and a culture of collaboration, integrity, and industry leadership in insurance law.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional indemnity, public liability or insurance litigation.
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills.
• Strong client management and relationship-building with insurers.
• Commercial, pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Curiosity about evolving financial lines landscape and regulatory trends.

Responsibilities

• Advise on claims strategy for D&O, PI, and construction policies.
• Defend directors and professionals in PI claims.
• Collaborate with London and Australian insurers and professionals to defend claims.
• Provide indemnity advice on government policies.
• Foster a team culture of collaboration and client-focused solutions.

Skills

Professional indemnity

Public liability

Insurance litigation

Client management

Analytical drafting

Job description

Current opportunities to join our growing team are featured below.

Solicitor/ Associate - Adelaide

• Legal
• Lawyer - Litigation
• Adelaide
• Permanent / Full Time

15/10/2026

Solicitor or Associate, Professional & Financial Risks – Adelaide

Join the best. Be yourself.

At WK, we solve complex legal problems, challenge ourselves to innovate, and create impact for our people, clients, and communities. We’re Asia Pacific’s leading insurance and risk legal business, and due to growth, we’re expanding our Financial Lines team.

Our growth has been phenomenal. Why?

At Wotton Kearney, we attract the best clients because we have the best people, delivering exceptional service to become industry leaders, building a thriving business driven by our shared values - Focus on the Main Game, Have Each Other’s Back, and Be Real - so if you're looking for the best place to grow your career, talk to us.

The Role

As a Solicitor or Associate in our Professional and Financial Risks team, you’ll be supporting clients on complex public liability and professional indemnity matters. This role spans Directors & Officers (D&O), construction PI, property damage and professional liability. You’ll help insurers and insureds navigate significant claims including material damage, construction all risk policies and property damage claims.

What You’ll Do:

• Advise on claims strategy for D&O, PI, and construction policies, including complex multi-party disputes.
• Defend directors and professionals in PI claims involving diverse professions
• Work closely with London and Australian-based insurers and a broad range of professionals in defending claims again them.
• Assist with providing indemnity advice on government policies.
• Contribute to a team culture that values commerciality, collaboration, and client‑focused solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

• A Solicitor or Associate with experience in professional indemnity, public liability or insurance litigation.
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills, with the ability to produce clear coverage advice and litigation documents.
• Strong client management skills, with a track record of building relationships with insurers and claims managers.
• A pragmatic, commercial approach to problem‑solving and strategy.
• Curiosity about the evolving financial lines landscape, including regulatory trends and emerging risks.

Why Wotton Kearney?

At Wotton Kearney, we’re not your typical law firm. We are forward-thinking pioneers, creative strategists, and genuine professionals reshaping insurance law. We thrive on collaboration, bold ideas, and unwavering support. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Industry Leaders & Innovation Pioneers -We don’t just keep up with change; we drive it. We were the first Australian law firm to launch Cicero, the country’s first AI product built for legal professionals.
• Recognised Excellence -Ranked Australia’s best insurance law firm (Best Lawyers 2026) and consistently ranked Band 1 across legal directories.
• FLEX for all -We care about client outcomes, quality, and business and cultural contributions. If you can make that work by working part-time, working “irregular hours” or working from home - then so can we.
• Growth & Mentoring -We invest in you with hands‑on mentoring, training, and career development, keeping you ahead in the legal and insurance industries.
• A Culture That Sets Us Apart -Open, collegiate, and passionate about everything we do. We don’t just talk about culture; we live it.
• Giving Back -From building homes in Cambodia to fun runs and bake sales, there are plenty of ways to make an impact beyond the office.
• Leaders of the Pack -As one of Australia’s fastest-growing law firms, we know where we’re headed and we want you on the journey with us.
• Putting People First -We offer generous parental leave up to 26 weeks, purchased annual leave, home office allowances, health and wellbeing benefits, education assistance and more.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace at Wotton Kearney. As part of our dedication to accessibility, we strive to support candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact us at [e-mail]