Senior Insurance Lawyer – Defendant Workers Compensation

Ready to take the next step in your insurance law career with a respected WA firm that will champion your judgment, support your growth and give you room to lead? 

Jackson McDonald’s Insurance Practice is seeking a Senior Lawyer with at least 5 years’ post-admission experience and a strong background in defendant workers compensation and public liability. 

You’ll work directly alongside partners Alex Lustig and Erica Thuijs on quality matters, with the autonomy to run files, the support to keep developing, and the trust to use your legal skills with confidence. 

A rare opportunity to grow your insurance practice 

This role is suited to someone who enjoys real ownership: managing matters with independence, being a trusted point of contact for clients and building long-term relationships across the industry that support your growth as a leader in the field. 

You’ll be part of an energetic, fun and dynamic team that values authenticity and uniqueness — a team that takes its work seriously, but not itself too seriously. 

If you enjoy having responsibility, providing leadership to junior lawyers, delivering responsive client service and being part of a genuinely collaborative practice, we’d love to hear from you. 

You’ll have the benefit of interesting and varied work, direct access to approachable partners, and a team environment where people are encouraged to contribute ideas, share knowledge and enjoy what they do. 

You can expect to be empowered, respected and trusted in your legal judgment, with the space to work autonomously and the support of a team that genuinely collaborates. 

About you 

We’re looking for a senior lawyer who combines strong defendant insurance experience with sound judgment, attention to detail and a genuine interest in client focussed outcomes. 

You will have: 

• A minimum of 5 years’ post-admission experience. 
• Meaningful experience managing a file load of defendant workers compensation and public liability matters. 
• Strong knowledge of the statutory workers compensation system and legal principles relevant to common law claims. 
• The motivation and drive to deliver responsive, consistent service to clients. 
• Exceptional attention to detail and sound legal judgment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Confidence acting in a client-facing role. 
• Understanding and knowledge in the use of various IT systems. 
• The ability to work autonomously while still contributing to a close, collaborative team. 
• Pride in delivering high-quality work and building lasting client relationships. 
• The ability to coach, mentor and become a great supervisor to junior lawyers. 
• Energy, authenticity and a genuine interest in being part of a positive team culture. 

Why Jackson McDonald? 

At Jackson McDonald, you’ll work on interesting and challenging matters while enjoying a supportive, flexible and friendly work environment. We invest in our people, provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development, and encourage our lawyers to build careers that are both successful and sustainable. 

You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in social, community and charity initiatives, contributing to causes that are important to us and our team. Join us and be part of a firm that values collaboration, professional excellence and work-life balance. 

What we can offer you 

• Mentoring, genuine support and guidance to develop your long-term career pathway within the firm. 
• A respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture. 
• Flexible working arrangements. 
• Additional paid leave benefits (such as birthday leave and paid parental leave).
• Personal development plans supported with in-house CPD seminars, e-Learning and other development opportunities. 
• Reward and recognition program. 
• Free onsite gym with organised classes. 
• Dress for your day — if you aren’t meeting with clients or guests, dress in a way that reflects your working day in the office. 
• Weekly firm breakfasts. 
• Opportunities to join working groups, including Diversity and Inclusion and the Reconciliation Working Group. 

How to apply 

Please submit your CV to our People & Development team by clicking “Apply”. 

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be permitted to work in Australia on an unrestricted basis. 

Jackson McDonald is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.