Overview
Associate / Senior Associate, Professional Indemnity Jobs in Greater Sydney Area at JLegal Australia
Title: Associate / Senior Associate, Professional Indemnity
Company: JLegal Australia
Location: Greater Sydney Area
The Opportunity
A highly regarded insurance litigation practice is continuing to grow and is looking to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Sydney team.
This opportunity offers exposure to a broad mix of defendant insurance matters, acting for insurers, insureds and corporate clients across professional indemnity, medical negligence and public and product liability claims. The practice is known for handling technically challenging disputes and providing strategic advice from the earliest stages of a claim through to resolution.
Working alongside experienced practitioners, you will have genuine responsibility for managing matters, building strong client relationships and developing your advocacy and litigation skills in a collaborative and well-supported environment.
The Role
You will work across a varied portfolio of litigated and advisory matters, including:
- Managing professional indemnity, medical negligence and general liability claims
- Advising clients on indemnity, liability, quantum and litigation strategy
- Reviewing evidence and preparing clear, commercially focused legal advice
- Drafting pleadings, witness evidence, court documents and correspondence
- Briefing and working closely with counsel and expert witnesses
- Preparing matters for mediation, settlement conferences and hearings
- Conducting advocacy where appropriate and appearing before relevant courts and tribunals
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with insurer and corporate clients
- Keeping abreast of legislative developments and emerging issues affecting the insurance market
About You
You are an insurance litigation lawyer with approximately 3-8 years' post-admission experience and a genuine interest in developing your practice within defendant insurance.
You will also bring:
- Experience across professional indemnity, medical negligence, general liability or broader defendant insurance litigation
- Confidence managing files with an appropriate level of autonomy
- Strong analytical and drafting skills, with the ability to provide practical and commercially focused advice
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive approach to client service and matter management
- The ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of your own matters
The Firm
This opportunity sits within a well-established national commercial law firm with a respected insurance practice and a longstanding client base that includes major insurers, corporations and government organisations.
The team is recognised for its collaborative culture, high-quality work and strong commitment to mentoring. Lawyers are encouraged to develop meaningful client relationships, take ownership of matters and build their careers within a supportive environment that values professional development and long-term success.
Interested?
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or to explore how it compares with the broader market, please contact Ben at [email protected].
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