Senior Associate, Insurance Litigation

A prominent international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Insurance Litigation team in Melbourne.

This is a strong opportunity to work on complex financial lines and professional indemnity matters within a high-performing practice, with exposure to high-profile disputes, class actions and regulatory matters.

The Opportunity

You’ll work closely with an experienced Partner and team on a broad mix of sophisticated matters, acting for insurers, corporates and professionals across a range of industries.

Your work will include:

• Professional indemnity and D&O matters
  
• Construction-related disputes (primarily litigated)
  
• Class action defence work
  
• Coverage advice for insurers
  
• Regulatory investigations and disputes
  
• Drafting pleadings, advices and submissions
  
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and insurers
  
• Appearances in courts and tribunals (as appropriate)
  

About You

• 4+ years’ post-admission experience (flexible)
  
• Background in commercial litigation, insurance or professional indemnity
  
• Strong litigation and file management skills
  
• Excellent drafting, communication and research ability
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
  
• Collaborative mindset with strong attention to detail
  
• Commercially focused with a client-centric approach
  
• Motivated to build expertise in insurance litigation
  

What’s on Offer

• Exposure to complex, high-value and multi-faceted disputes
  
• Opportunity to develop expertise across financial lines, D&O and construction
  
• Supportive, collaborative and high-performing team environment
  
• Strong mentoring and career development opportunities
  
• Competitive remuneration and benefits
  

About the Firm

This firm is a well-established national practice with a strong reputation in insurance and dispute resolution. Known for its collaborative culture and high-quality work, the team acts on complex, high-profile matters across a range of sectors and jurisdictions.

Interested in a confidential discussion? Please email benjamin.arabin@jlegal.com.au.

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