Senior Associate or Special Counsel - Insurance and Corporate Risk in Brisbane

Good people. Good work. Great opportunities. McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm with a proud 100 year history, working with high-calibre national and international clients. We work on big matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism. We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed through extensive training and career development. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.

Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane and Sydney, McCullough Robertson combines a century of experience with a modern, collaborative approach, making us a big firm, without the attitude.

The Team McCullough Robertson’s Insurance and Corporate Risk group stands out as a leader in the Australian legal market. We offer advice across every class of insurance including public and product liability, ISR, contract works, property, professional indemnity, D&O, workers' compensation, marine, and aviation. Our team is comprised of highly skilled and approachable professionals who thrive in a friendly, collaborative and high-performing environment. With a wealth of expertise, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.

The Role Due to our success in building the practice and an increased volume of work, we are actively recruiting for a mid to senior level lawyer to join our high-performing practice. As a key member of the team, you will collaborate closely with our partners and have the chance to play a role in the management of client relationships and team development. Working in this role, your primary focus will be acting for defendants in personal injury claims, particularly in the area of abuse claims, but also in other commercial sectors. You will also work across an array of other legal matters including public liability, workers compensation appeals, property damage, policy interpretation, coverage litigation, and general insurance and contractual matters. You will have the opportunity to develop close relationships with your clients which include key players in construction, resources, agribusiness, property ownership, not-for-profit, technology, and infrastructure, and to refine your business development skills. If you are passionate about advancing your legal career in the insurance sector, this is the ideal opportunity to make a significant impact and grow in a supportive, high-calibre environment. The two partners leading this team are committed to helping the successful candidate to develop their career.

Experience As the successful candidate, you will be a driven and technically excellent mid to senior level lawyer with a minimum of three years post-admission experience. You will have a passion for insurance law and a clear ambition to advance your career in this field. A background in personal injury claims is essential, particularly within the defendant space, however we are also open to hearing from candidates with experience in plaintiff work eager to make the transition.

Benefits At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results. We offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Dedicated Diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
• Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
• Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support;
• Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees;
• Inhouse barista and end-of-trip facilities.

Inclusion and Diversity We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where our employees want to come to work. An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for 15 consecutive years and been recognised as a Gold Tier Small Employer at the 2026 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards. We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.