At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team advising on high-value public liability claims and complex disputes.
- Company: Leading national law firm with a tier 1 insurance practice and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Top-tier remuneration, professional development, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Genuine career progression opportunities in a modern, market-leading firm.
- Why this job: Work on premium cases with direct client exposure and strong mentoring.
- Qualifications: 3–8+ years' experience in defendant insurance or general liability.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Our client is a leading national law firm with a tier 1 insurance practice. They have a well-earned reputation for premium work, pragmatic advice and a genuinely supportive culture with second to none career progression opportunities, benefits and flexibility on offer.
An excellent role is available for an Associate or Senior Associate to join this busy liability team advising insurers, underwriters, TPAs and self-insured corporates. You'll work on high value matters spanning public liability, multi-party claims and complex coverage issues, with strong mentoring and direct client exposure.
You can expect:
- Defendant public liability claims and complex general liability disputes
- Managing pre-court processes and claims strategy under Queensland's personal injuries regime (incl. early resolution/mandatory steps)
- Multi-party litigation across a range of industries
- Catastrophic injury and high-exposure matters
- Coverage and indemnity issues, contribution/recovery claims
About You:
- 3–8+ years' PAE (or equivalent) in defendant insurance/general liability (candidates with a mix of plaintiff and defendant insurance experience will gladly be considered)
- Confident running matters: strategy, evidence, drafting, negotiations and mediation preparation
- Strong technical grounding and a calm, commercial approach to claims management
- Clear written and verbal communication with a client-first mindset
Why Apply?
- High-quality, complex work with premium insurer and corporate clients
- Top of the market remuneration and benefits
- Supportive team and direct access to senior practitioners
- Genuine progression pathway and strong professional development
- Modern systems in a market leading firm
If you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact Anthony Dare on 0412 717 943 or email at anthony@darerecruitment.com.au. Your confidentiality is assured at every stage.
If this role isn't quite what you're looking for, but you'd like to explore other opportunities in insurance law, please reach out. Many of our roles are not advertised, so it pays to be on our radar!
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Associate / Senior Associate - Insurance (Public Liability) in Brisbane employer: Dare
Join an elite boutique commercial litigation firm that is renowned for its excellence and supportive, collegiate culture. With a focus on high-quality work and proper resourcing, you will have direct access to Partners for meaningful mentoring and opportunities for progression. This is an ideal environment for those looking to thrive in complex legal matters while enjoying a rewarding remuneration package and a collaborative team atmosphere.
