Sydney Insurance Associate – Statutory Claims

Sydney, NSW, Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unrivalled career pathways

Great culture and networking

Impact: nationally recognised firm

Job summary

HWLE's Sydney insurance team seeks an Associate to advise and defend in industrial common law negligence matters under NSW statutory framework. You will handle high-profile cases, provide high-quality legal advice, and work closely with insurers, regulators and partners to achieve favourable outcomes.

You will manage a diverse portfolio, draft precise submissions, and engage with stakeholders to drive risk management and claims strategies while growing your expertise in statutory insurance

Qualifications

• Experience advising and defending employers and insurers in statutory/industrial negligence matters.
• Proven ability to manage high-profile or sensitive matters including fatalities and complex liability issues.
• Excellent written communication for correspondence, reports and briefs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of statutory insurance matters under the NSW workers compensation framework.
• Prepare advice on liability, risk management and return-to-work strategies.
• Analyse medical, psychological and regulatory material to support recommendations.
• Draft high-quality correspondence, reports, and briefs to counsel.
• Engage with insurer clients, self-insured entities and government stakeholders.
• Assist with management of high‑profile or sensitive matters, including fatalities.
• Develop early-intervention strategies aligned with legislative requirements and client objectives.
• Prepare for and attend conferences, mediations and hearings as required.
• Collaborate with partners, junior lawyers and external counsel to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Insurance law

Statutory claims

Legal drafting

Advocacy

Client service

Education

LLB or JD

Solicitor admission in NSW

Job description

HWLE's Sydney insurance team seeks an Associate to advise and defend in industrial common law negligence matters under NSW statutory framework. You will handle high-profile cases, provide high-quality legal advice, and work closely with insurers, regulators and partners to achieve favourable outcomes.

You will manage a diverse portfolio, draft precise submissions, and engage with stakeholders to drive risk management and claims strategies while growing your expertise in statutory insurance