- Top-tier national firm, consistently #1 ranked for defendant insurance Australia – exceptional reputation, matters and career progression.
- Opportunities to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments, volunteering and industry appointments.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave, "Dress for your day", one of the best annual bonus structures, leave purchase options.
About the rolesProfessional Indemnity: Associate (3+ PQE) & Senior Associate (5+ PQE)
- Defending claims against director & officers matters, companies and professionals.
- Emphasis on legal, financial services, construction and property industries.
- Associate – really looking for someone who can hit the ground running in the above areas.
- Senior Associate – manage your own files, mentor juniors, clear pathway to partnership.
Employment: Senior Associate (5+ PQE)
- Mixture of front-end advisory and back-end litigation.
- Front-end advisory: employment terms and conditions, performance management, enterprise agreements...
- Back-end litigation: unfair dismissal, general protections, sexual harassment and discrimination...
- Experience appearing in the Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court, Family Court, Fair Work Commission & relevant tribunals
- Act for hospitals, clinics, medical and allied health professionals and other health care providers.
- Wide variety of claims covering disciplinary proceedings, litigation and coronial inquests.
- Work with 2 partners who are consistently regarded as leading specialists in medical negligence and insurance litigation.
Property Damage: Senior Associate / Special Counsel
- Broad mix of public liability and general insurance matters, with an emphasis on property damage claims and recoveries.
- Carriage of matters form instruction through to resolution.
- Clear and transparent pathway to partnership.
Historic abuse and personal injury: Senior Associate / Special Counsel
- Government & Institutional abuse claims, bodily injury, products liability, and policy coverage advice.
- Represent churches, schools, associations and government bodies across primary, settlement revisit claims, and secondary victim claims.
- Work with a leading specialist and academic in the field.
Why work with us?
- We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
- You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
- We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
- Naiman Clarke are celebrating 26 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year. Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.
Associate, Senior Associate, Special Counsel: Insurance (multiple practice areas) | 3-10+ PQE in Melbourne employer: Naiman Clarke
Naiman Clarke is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture, providing associates with the opportunity to engage in high-profile insolvency and commercial litigation cases. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from mentorship by experienced partners and the chance to take ownership of significant matters, all while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork and innovation.
