Insurance Associate/Senior Associate

At Colin Biggers & Paisley, we’re here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people. We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution. Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do. Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program. We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.

The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions. To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Associate or Senior Associate to join our highly regarded Brisbane Insurance Team, working within our fast growing general liability practice under Patrick Cavanagh, Partner. This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically strong lawyer who enjoys complex insurance work and is looking to take the next step in a supportive and high performing environment. You will act for domestic and international insurers across a broad range of disputes. The role offers the autonomy to run your own matters while working closely with senior practitioners recognised as leaders in the field.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on liability and quantum, indemnity issues, and defence strategies primarily in relation to claims for damages for personal injury, ensuring advice is commercially focused and aligned with client expectations.
• Attendance at settlement conferences, mediations and court (with and without counsel).
• Managing a varied file load, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Building a deep understanding of client operations and nurturing long‑term client relationships.
• Contributing to the development of junior lawyers through mentoring and knowledge‑sharing.

This position suits a proactive, solutions‑focused lawyer committed to delivering exceptional service to insurer clients. If you are seeking a role with complexity, variety and genuine career progression within a leading insurance practice, we encourage you to apply.

The successful candidate will have:

• 3+ years' PQE with experience in defendant general liability matters.
• Previous exposure to business development and a natural ability to build strong client relationships.
• Ability to manage client expectations and run matters autonomously.
• Interest in establishing a long-term successful career with Colin Biggers & Paisley.
• Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team.
• A strong focus on turnaround time.
• Commercial acumen.
• Practical and client focused problem solving skills.
• A strong, plain language communication style.

Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We work hard for our clients but we also make sure we put our people first. Whether it's taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers & Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits. Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth. We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.

Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us. “Diversity” to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and “inclusion” for us means inclusion for all. We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone. Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity. We look forward to receiving your application.