At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex litigation cases and mentor junior lawyers in a supportive team.
- Company: Specialist law firm with a focus on insurance and disputes.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, autonomy in case management, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a high-profile practice and make an impact on significant legal matters.
- Qualifications: 5+ years PQE in defamation, financial lines, or commercial litigation.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Our client is a specialist law firm who is seeking an accomplished senior lawyer with expertise in defamation, financial lines, and commercial litigation to join its high-profile insurance and disputes practice.
In this role, you will manage a diverse and complex mix of matters including defamation, financial lines, coverage, and commercial litigation. You will work on high-value, often high-profile disputes involving reputational issues, media and technology, professional indemnity, directors’ and officers’ liability, inquiries and inquests, and broader insurance matters. Many of the matters are in the public eye and involve collaboration with leading barristers. You will have genuine autonomy in running files, opportunities to mentor junior team members, and the ability to contribute to business development activities.
The successful candidate will join a collegiate, high-performing and supportive team, with the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Ideally, you will have a strong background in defendant insurance litigation, defamation, financial lines or commercial litigation and enjoy managing files end-to-end, maintaining direct client contact and building long-term relationships.
The Successful Candidate
- You will be an Australian-qualified senior lawyer with a minimum of 5+ years PQE.
- Experience in defamation, financial lines, insurance litigation, or commercial disputes.
- Strong drafting skills and confident communication style.
- Experience handling mediations, negotiations and settlement conferences.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- High level of professionalism, client focus, and commercial awareness.
If you are a senior lawyer from a leading law firm and a highly regarded insurance or disputes practice, seeking an outstanding career opportunity, please send your resume or any confidential questions to JLegal Australia.
Senior Litigation Associate employer: JLegal Australia
Join a well-established Sydney disputes practice that values collaboration and professional growth. As a Senior Associate, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that encourages autonomy while providing access to experienced senior lawyers, allowing you to take ownership of your cases and develop meaningful client relationships. With opportunities for career advancement and exposure to a diverse range of commercial and civil matters, this role is perfect for those seeking a rewarding legal career in a dynamic environment.
