Defendant Insurance Lawyer (Senior Associate or Special Counsel)

This opportunity is a rare find in the legal market, offering genuine flexibility alongside the quality of work and reputation associated with a leading national firm.

The firm offers some of the most adaptable working arrangements in the insurance sector. Some lawyers work fully remotely while travelling across Australia, others are based on the Sunshine Coast or in Byron Bay while supporting the Brisbane team, and others prefer a hybrid arrangement with a few days in the office each week. For those who enjoy an office environment, modern CBD offices are available five days a week.

The choice is yours to shape a working arrangement that suits your lifestyle and career ambitions.

THE FIRM
This highly regarded national firm has six offices and more than 500 professionals across Australia. Known for its quality work, strong client relationships and approachable, collaborative culture, the firm invests in career development, leadership opportunities and employee wellbeing, supporting excellent staff retention and long-term career stability.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Due to continued growth, an opportunity exists for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join the firm's established Insurance team.
You'll enjoy a varied and engaging practice, with work including:

• Public liability
• Personal injury
• Property damage

ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• 5+ years' PAE in insurance law
• Experience acting on defendant insurance matters
• Experience gained within a specialist, mid-tier or top-tier firm, or alternatively government or insurer-side experience
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, client-focused approach
• The ability to work autonomously while remaining connected to a broader team

BENEFITS

• Genuine flexibility, including fully remote or hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and an attractive bonus structure rewarding productivity
• Company laptop and phone provided
• Clear and structured career progression pathways
• 26 weeks' paid parental leave
• Strong wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with excellent staff retention

GET IN TOUCH
To request further details and learn more about this opportunity, please click APPLY and upload your profile. Alternatively, quote Ref: DI241026 and contact Bianca Davies or Craig Ashton-Sward to arrange a confidential discussion.

Bianca Davies – bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Craig Ashton-Sward - craig@lawstaff.com.au

If this role isn't quite right, we'd still welcome the opportunity to hear from you. We regularly work on unadvertised positions across private practice, government and in-house, and may have other opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals.

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Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.