Associate- Senior Associate- Insurance
- Join a highly regarded insurance litigation team in Sydney.
- Manage a diverse portfolio of sensitive and complex matters.
- Work closely with clients, providing strategic legal advice.
Lawyer / Associate / Senior Associate – Insurance
Work on meaningful and complex matters | Flexible working | Strong mentoring and career development | Support vulnerable communities
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity for a Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate (2+ PQE) to join a highly regarded insurance litigation team in Sydney.
Working closely with a respected Special Counsel and an experienced team, you will advise on a broad range of sensitive and complex matters including institutional abuse, mental harm, bullying and personal injury claims across sectors such as aged care, disability services, childcare and education.
This role offers exposure to a diverse mix of litigated and non-litigated matters, regulatory investigations, disciplinary complaints and NCAT proceedings. You will work directly with insurers and insured clients, providing strategic, commercially focused advice while helping clients navigate challenging and often sensitive circumstances.
Prior institutional abuse experience is not essential. The team is seeking a lawyer with strong judgement, empathy and a genuine interest in making a meaningful contribution through their work.
About the Firm
You will join a well-regarded national law firm with a strong reputation in insurance, litigation and dispute resolution.
The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development and focus on delivering practical, commercial outcomes for clients. Lawyers are given genuine responsibility, direct client exposure and the opportunity to work alongside highly respected practitioners in their field.
With a supportive and inclusive environment, the firm offers excellent mentoring, flexible working arrangements and clear pathways for career progression.
About the Role
As a Lawyer / Associate / Senior Associate, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of institutional abuse, mental harm, bullying and personal injury matters
- Work across litigated and non-litigated claims, investigations and dispute resolution matters
- Draft legal advice, pleadings, witness statements, settlement documentation and tribunal materials
- Analyse liability, indemnity, causation, quantum and litigation risk
- Provide strategic and commercially focused advice to insurers and insured clients
- Assist with sensitive investigations involving child safety, safeguarding and organisational risk issues
- Attend mediations, settlement conferences, court hearings and NCAT proceedings
- Instruct and work closely with counsel, experts and other stakeholders
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Contribute to business development initiatives and support junior lawyers where appropriate
About You
You will ideally have:
- 2+ years' post-admission experience
- Experience in insurance litigation, defendant insurance, personal injury, investigations, regulatory matters, administrative law or litigation
- Strong analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills
- The ability to assess risk and develop practical legal strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and file management abilities
- The confidence to liaise directly with clients, counsel, experts and stakeholders
- A professional, empathetic and discreet approach to sensitive matters
- A proactive attitude and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong technology skills and an interest in continuous learning and professional development
Why Join?
- Work on meaningful matters that have a direct impact on vulnerable members of the community
- Gain exposure to a unique and growing area of practice
- Work closely with highly regarded senior practitioners
- Flexible work-from-home arrangements with technology provided
- Birthday leave
- Two volunteer days per year to support community initiatives
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Clear opportunities for professional growth and career progression
- Competitive remuneration package
Interested? For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, or to explore other legal career opportunities, please contact:
Karen Horovitz
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Legal Professional
0450 530 351
Karen.Horovitz@empiregroup.com.au
Karen specialises in the recruitment of legal professionals across private practice and in-house environments throughout Sydney and Australia. She is passionate about helping lawyers make informed career decisions and connect with opportunities aligned to their long-term goals.
At empire group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible and inclusive recruitment processes that reflect the communities we serve.
Reference number: 1696475
Profession:Legal professional
Company: empire group
Date posted: 14th Oct, 2026
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