The Firm
This national law firm is recognised as a leader in insurance, risk, and litigation, with a strong reputation for excellence, integrity, and client-focused service. With decades of experience and a people-first culture, the firm offers a supportive, inclusive, and modern working environment where staff can genuinely thrive. Its Insurance & Health practice is one of the most respected in the country, known for its technical depth, collaborative culture, and commitment to professional development.
The firm values authenticity, teamwork, flexibility, and continuous learning, making it an employer of choice for practitioners seeking high-quality work without compromising work-life balance.
The Role
The firm is seeking 2 lawyers (Associate through to Special Counsel level) to join its Abuse & Public Liability team AND its Construction & Professional Indemnity teams in Sydney.
Working closely with experienced senior practitioners, the successful candidates will manage a diverse defendant-side caseload involving:
- Institutional abuse claims
- General public liability and personal injury matters
- Sensitive client interactions and trauma-informed practice
- Liability assessment, investigations, and reporting
- Preparing advices, drafting court documents, and managing litigation
- Liaising with insurers, government departments, and external stakeholders
- Collaborating with colleagues across insurance, health, litigation, and risk teams
The role offers exposure to both complex abuse matters and broader public liability work, with no more than approximately 50% of the workload focused on abuse files.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Minimum 2 years’ PAE in abuse law or sensitive claims work or general insurance experience (essential)
- A current NSW practising certificate
- Experience acting on the defendant insurance side (highly regarded)
- Strong litigation skills and the ability to manage a busy file load
- Excellent written communication and drafting skills
- A trauma-informed approach, empathy, and professionalism
- Ability to build rapport with insurer clients and external stakeholders
- Collaborative working style and commitment to team culture
Lawyers at Associate, Senior Associate, and Special Counsel level are encouraged to apply, with responsibilities and file mix tailored to experience.
