Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Property Insurance (Indemnity, Defence and Recoveries)

Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave Free daily breakfast and office social events Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm

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About the role and team We have an opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our thriving national General Insurance practice, working with a highly regarded team, based in Brisbane.

Our national General Insurance practice advises on and manages litigated claims for a number of major insurers, reinsurers and corporates, and on behalf of significant clients in a wide variety of industries. We sit on the legal panels of Australia’s top general insurers, as well as a number of other local and international insurers.

The primary focus of this role will be property/construction insurance including high-quantum property recoveries, as well as first-party insurance/indemnity disputes, property damage defence claims and general insurance matters.

You will be responsible for and have carriage of your own files, with appropriate supervision from our supportive and industry leading partners.

You will be responsible for:

client interaction and strategy; working with a team of lawyers; reviewing documents and preparing evidence; drafting correspondence to the Court and third parties; conferencing with witnesses and preparing witness statements; preparing briefs for counsel; drafting Court documents and attendance at Court; drafting client advices; and drafting letters of instruction to experts.

About you You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

minimum five years of post-admission experience in general insurance law; experience in property/construction recoveries, liability defence acting on behalf of insurers; experience in the day-to-day management of files and in running matters through court proceedings; experience supervising, mentoring and delegating to junior lawyers or paralegals; a team player, with a ‘can do’ attitude, and a strong interest in defendant insurance law; excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills with a keen attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to organise and prioritise effectively.

About us Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

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Best Australian Law Firm (>$200m revenue) at the 2025 Client Choice Awards Ranked 7th in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2024 and 2025 Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018

We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.

We are also renowned for our Smarter Law approach. Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.

We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about Hall & Wilcox please visit our website.

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At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We are also committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager at *************************************** for a confidential discussion.

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Senior Associate Special Counsel Property Insurance Indemnity Defence and Recoveries • Brisbane, QLD, AU

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