The Firm
A dynamic and innovative national law firm with offices across Australia is currently seeking a motivated and talented Solicitor to join its expanding Sydney Insurance team. Known for delivering exceptional legal services in Insurance, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property, and Health Law, the firm offers strategic, practical advice with a personal approach that sets it apart in the market. Its award-winning team works in close partnership with clients, earning a reputation for quality, trust, and results.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity for a Solicitor with 1–3 years’ post-admission experience to take the next step in their legal career. Working within the firm’s highly regarded Insurance team, the role offers exposure to a broad range of complex financial lines and professional indemnity matters. This includes handling disputes involving professional negligence, misleading or deceptive conduct, shareholder oppression, wrongful dismissal, and insurance coverage issues.
The successful candidate will manage professional indemnity claims—particularly on behalf of insurance brokers—across financial lines, public liability, and ISR policies. Key coverage issues such as aggregation, non-disclosure, and notification will also form part of the caseload.
This is a hands-on role, offering involvement in all stages of litigation and dispute resolution. The Solicitor will work closely with a leading Principal, gaining invaluable one-on-one mentoring and exposure to large-scale, high-value, and multi-party disputes.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be:
- A qualified lawyer with 1–3 years post-admission experience.
- Interested in or experienced with financial lines and professional indemnity work.
- Preferably experienced in general insurance litigation, financial lines, or professional indemnity.
- Skilled in managing and analysing complex evidence and data sets.
- A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
- Capable of managing competing priorities and deadlines with confidence.
- A collaborative team player who can also work independently.
- Honest and forthright
- Team-oriented with a helpful, positive attitude
- Professional and personable with strong interpersonal skills
- Attentive listener and proactive problem-solver
- Committed to continuous learning and improvement
- Reliable with a strong work ethic
This firm offers more than just a job—it provides a platform for career growth in a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture. Benefits include:
- Structured learning and development through an internal program
- Hybrid working arrangements (2 days WFH per week)
- Wellbeing initiatives (e.g. health checks, vaccinations)
- Discounts and benefits through leading retailers and partners
- Salary sacrificing options
- An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each year
- A competitive employee referral program
Apply now using a MS Word version of your CV or contact Kalinda Campbell at people2people recruitment on 02 8270 9715 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
