Your Next Move in Financial Lines
If you’re an experienced insurance litigator who enjoys complex claims and developing junior lawyers, this role offers both. Our client is a well-regarded Australian firm with a highly respected insurance practice, and it is looking for a Senior Associate to strengthen its financial lines group.
The Work
You will work on intellectually demanding, fact-heavy matters, with a focus on:
- Professional indemnity claims
- Directors’ and officers’ liability
- Management liability
Key Responsibilities
- Run your own caseload of financial lines claims from start to finish
- Advise insurer clients throughout the life of each matter
- Appear for clients in negotiations, mediations and court
- Supervise, train and mentor junior lawyers
- Work closely with colleagues across the team to deliver efficient, joined-up results
About You
- LLB (or equivalent) and a current NSW practising certificate
- At least 5 years’ PAE in general insurance litigation
- Experience in PI, D&O or management liability is highly regarded
- Thorough knowledge of tort law, civil procedure and the relevant legislation
- Excellent research and analytical skills, with a practical approach to problem-solving
- The ability to explain complex legal issues clearly, both in writing and in person
- Confidence running matters on your own, and you enjoy working with a team
- Strong negotiation skills and a commercial mindset
- Highly organised, able to juggle competing deadlines in a busy practice
The Offer
- Genuine career progression in a team known for developing its people
- A collaborative culture with a strong focus on client service
- Flexible working and an inclusive environment
- Interesting, high-quality work with leading insurer clients
For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Ben 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
- LLB or equivalent
- Current NSW practising certificate
- At least 5 years post-admission experience in general insurance litigation
- Experience in professional indemnity, directors’ and officers’ liability, or management liability
- Knowledge of tort law, civil procedure, and relevant legislation
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to independently run matters and work collaboratively
- Strong negotiation skills and commercial mindset
- Strong organization and ability to manage competing deadlines
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.
