Associate / Senior Associate, Insurance

Our client is an established firm with a respected insurance practice. They’re looking for an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join a small, collegiate team handling complex property damage and construction disputes. You’ll work closely with a senior lawyer on substantial, multi-party matters, and there’s a clear path to progression.

What you’ll be doing

• Advising on policy coverage for first-party and third-party liability claims arising from building, trade and construction losses
  
• Defending complex multi-party property damage and liability claims
  
• Running subrogated and commercial recoveries, from prospects advice and pre-litigation negotiations through to litigated actions
  
• Advising on indemnity under general liability and principal-arranged insurance policies
  
• Handling public and occupiers’ liability matters
  
• Acting for government bodies, major head contractors, national subcontractors and service providers
  

What you’ll bring

• Solid experience in insurance litigation, ideally in property damage, construction or general liability
  
• Experience with coverage disputes and/or recovery actions
  
• Strong drafting, analytical and case management skills
  
• The confidence to run complex matters and manage client relationships
  
• Associate or Senior Associate level experience (the title will reflect your experience)
  

Why this role

• High-quality, complex work on larger matters
  
• A small, supportive team with a clear path to progression
  
• Flexible working arrangements
  
• A generous salary package
  

For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Nick via nick.saint-cousins@jlegal.com.au or hit apply!

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