Lawyer, Insurance Litigation (Liability)

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Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
In-Office
Junior
Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Handle a range of insurance and liability matters including high-value personal injury, defective premises, product and public liability claims, and pre-litigation and litigated files. Work with an experienced team, engage experts, and contribute to case outcomes while developing litigation and insurance law expertise.
Summary Generated by Built In

A leading insurance practice is seeking a highly motivated Associate to join its expanding Liability practice in Sydney. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside an experienced personal injury specialist and contribute to a diverse range of insurance and liability matters.

About the role

You will work on a broad variety of cases, including:

  • High-value personal injury claims
  • Defective premises and property damage matters
  • Product and public liability claims
  • Pre-litigation and litigated files

The role offers the chance to make meaningful contributions to case outcomes while developing your expertise in a supportive, collaborative team environment.

About you

We’re looking for candidates with:

  • A minimum of 2+ years PQE (or equivalent) in one or more of the following areas:
  • TPD (Total and Permanent Disability) claims
  • Life insurance matters
  • Superannuation law
  • Policy interpretation
  • General liability (defence or plaintiff experience)
  • Insurance and personal injury defence

You will also have:

  • Strong knowledge of litigation and insurance law
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Experience engaging with experts across multiple disciplines
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels

Why join the firm

  • Work on challenging, high-profile matters across insurance, liability, and personal injury law
  • Exceptional professional development and mentoring opportunities
  • Exposure to a network of offices and secondment opportunities
  • Inclusive, diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits

This role is perfect for lawyers who are ambitious, client-focused, and looking to advance their career in a market-leading law firm.

Please forward your CV or direct any enquiries to: [email protected] .

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

  • Minimum 2+ years PQE (or equivalent)
  • Experience in TPD (Total and Permanent Disability) claims
  • Experience in life insurance matters
  • Experience in superannuation law
  • Experience with policy interpretation
  • General liability experience (defence or plaintiff)
  • Insurance and personal injury defence experience
  • Strong knowledge of litigation and insurance law
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Experience engaging with experts across multiple disciplines
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels
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The Company
6 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

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.

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