Statutory Class | Assoicate or Senior Associatel | 3 PAE +

HarperLloyd Recruitment; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 150.000 - 220.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

180-day career forecasting sessions

Purchased, parental and performance r​

Friendly, down-to-earth culture

Sports clubs, social activities and  月

Resumo da vaga

HarperLloyd Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to own complex Work Injury Damages matters for insurers, employers and government clients. The role offers mentoring from seasoned Partners, with clear progression within a close-knit team and a merit-driven culture.

You will manage files, advise on liability and quantum, attend consultations and appearances in tribunals, and mentor junior lawyers in a collaborative environment that rewards autonomy and client-focused

Qualificações

• 3+ years' PAE in Work Injury Damages, statutory workers' compensation or similar defendant insurance.
• Strong drafting, analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Strategic and commercially practical approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capability.
• Collaborative mindset with a close-knit team orientation.
• Interest in mentoring junior lawyers.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a portfolio of Work Injury Damages and statutory workers compensation files.
• Advise clients on liability, quantum, strategy and claims management.
• Conduct client consultations and conferences.
• Appear in the Personal Injury Commission, District Court and Supreme Court.
• Instruct and work closely with medical, liability and investigation experts.
• Build direct relationships with insurer, employer and government clients.
• Mentor junior lawyers where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with Partners while taking ownership of matters.

Conhecimentos

3+ years' PAE

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Team mentorship

Descrição da vaga

Statutory Class | Assoicate or Senior Associatel | 3 PAE +

Join a growing statutory classes practice and take ownership of complex Work Injury Damages matters for leading insurers, employers and government clients.

Why this opportunity?

• Broaden your expertise across both Work Injury Damages and statutory workers compensation within a close-knit specialist team
• Work directly with highly regarded Partners while managing complex files, client relationships and advocacy with genuine autonomy
• Progress through a transparent meritocracy model supported by 180-day career forecasting and generous leave benefits

Led by two respected Insurance Partners, the team comprises seven lawyers and acts for blue-chip insurers, self-insurers, employers, brokers and government clients across sophisticated statutory classes and Work Injury Damages matters.

The role

You will:

• Manage a portfolio of Work Injury Damages and statutory workers compensation files
• Advise clients on liability, quantum, strategy and claims management
• Conduct client consultations and conferences
• Appear in the Personal Injury Commission, District Court and Supreme Court
• Instruct and work closely with medical, liability and investigation experts
• Build direct relationships with insurer, employer and government clients
• Mentor junior lawyers where appropriate
• Work collaboratively with Partners while taking ownership of matters

About you

You will ideally have:

• 3+ years' PAE
• Experience in Work Injury Damages, statutory workers compensation or broader defendant insurance
• The ability to manage matters with increasing independence
• Strong drafting, analytical and critical-thinking skills
• A strategic and commercially practical approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capability
• A collaborative mindset and interest in contributing to a close-knit team

What you can expect

• Sophisticated defendant insurance work
• Direct Partner access and mentoring
• Genuine file and client ownership
• Advocacy across multiple jurisdictions
• Transparent merit-based progression
• 180-day career forecasting sessions
• Purchased, parental and performance reward leave
• Friendly, down-to-earth culture
• Sports clubs, social activities and monthly firm-wide events
• The resources and national network of Australia's largest legal partnership

This opportunity would suit an experienced Associate ready to step toward Senior Associate or an established Senior Associate seeking broader work, stronger client exposure and a clearer progression pathway.