Our client is an established firm with a respected insurance practice. They’re looking for an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join a small, collegiate team handling complex property damage and construction disputes. You’ll work closely with a senior lawyer on substantial, multi-party matters, and there’s a clear path to progression.
What you’ll be doing
- Advising on policy coverage for first-party and third-party liability claims arising from building, trade and construction losses
- Defending complex multi-party property damage and liability claims
- Running subrogated and commercial recoveries, from prospects advice and pre-litigation negotiations through to litigated actions
- Advising on indemnity under general liability and principal-arranged insurance policies
- Handling public and occupiers’ liability matters
- Acting for government bodies, major head contractors, national subcontractors and service providers
What you’ll bring
- Solid experience in insurance litigation, ideally in property damage, construction or general liability
- Experience with coverage disputes and/or recovery actions
- Strong drafting, analytical and case management skills
- The confidence to run complex matters and manage client relationships
- Associate or Senior Associate level experience (the title will reflect your experience)
Why this role
- High-quality, complex work on larger matters
- A small, supportive team with a clear path to progression
- Flexible working arrangements
- A generous salary package
For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Nick via [email protected] or hit apply!
JLegal Australia is a Specialist Legal Recruitment & Executive Search Firm. We offer a full suite of career opportunities for Lawyers, Company Secretary & Governance professionals.
Skills Required
- Solid experience in insurance litigation
- Experience in property damage, construction, or general liability matters
- Experience with coverage disputes and/or recovery actions
- Strong drafting skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong case management skills
- Confidence running complex matters and managing client relationships
- Associate or Senior Associate level experience
What We Do
JLegal is a specialist legal recruitment and executive search consultancy serving the legal profession across the Asia-Pacific region, with partners worldwide. It offers opportunities for lawyers, company-secretarial, and governance professionals, and provides career coaching while helping employers access legal talent across diverse markets and professional settings. Its recruitment work spans both in-house and private-practice roles, supporting candidates and organizations with specialized legal hiring needs.
