Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Defendant Insurance

Open to Senior Associate or Special Counsel with Defendant Insurance exp Excellent Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + up to 2 days WFH CBD Location

Join a firm that does things differently – where great lawyering matters more than billable hours. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role with an award-winning, defendant insurance practice known for its exceptional culture, high-quality work and refreshingly modern approach to legal practice. If you are an experienced insurance litigator who wants to focus on being a lawyer, not chasing budgets or marketing targets, this role offers exactly that.

Duties & Responsibilities include: In this senior position, you will manage a diverse and sophisticated caseload including:

Handling predominantly Professional Indemnity claims with some Public Liability defence work

Running matters from first notification through to resolution or trial

Drafting pleadings, advices and complex legal documentation

Appearing in mediations and negotiations

Managing litigated and non-litigated disputes

Working with a range of professionals including:

Engineers, architects and construction professionals

Accountants, IT professionals and allied health practitioners

Real estate agents, valuers and other insured professionals

Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals

Building strong relationships with long-term insurer clients

Unlike traditional firms, you won’t be juggling dozens of unrelated clients – you’ll work closely with a core client base where you can see the direct impact of your work on real outcomes.

Workplace Benefits include:

No end of month billing or external marketing pressures

Focus on excellent client outcomes rather than time targets

Highly competitive salary package

Discretionary bonus structure

Up to 2 days working from home

Beautiful CBD office – your own office (not open plan)

Collegiate, down-to-earth team culture

Genuine career pathway – Senior Associate to Special Counsel to Principal Lawyer

Opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of lawyers

Average hours 8.30am–5.30pm (maximum around 45 hours per week)

No expectation of regular late nights or weekends

You are perfect if you have:

5–10+ years PAE in defendant insurance litigation

Strong experience in Professional Indemnity matters

Experience in Public Liability / Personal Injury Defence work

Solid technical drafting and advocacy skills

Confidence to run matters autonomously

A commercial, pragmatic approach to disputes

A genuine interest in mentoring junior lawyers

A collaborative, positive and team-oriented mindset

About the firm and culture:

Award-winning, specialist defendant insurance practice with offices across Australia

Long-standing client relationships

Less focus on billables, more focus on outcomes

Direct access to senior leaders

A team that genuinely supports each other

The Brisbane office is growing and currently includes a friendly, high-performing team of lawyers, paralegals and support staff. They are seeking someone who will enjoy being a visible mentor and leader within the office. If you want to work somewhere professional where people have a bit of personality and enjoy what they do, this is the firm for you. If you are an experienced Defendant Insurance Lawyer ready for a senior role with more autonomy, better balance and a culture you’ll actually love, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Click on the Apply Now for a confidential conversation with Jacquie Speirs.

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