Associate, General Liability – Adelaide
Join the best. Be yourself. At WK we solve complex legal problems, challenge ourselves to innovate, and create impact for our people, clients, and communities. We're Asia Pacific's leading insurance and risk legal business, and due to growth, we're expanding our General Liability team. Our growth has been phenomenal. At Wotton Kearney we attract the best clients because we have the best people, delivering exceptional service to become industry leaders, building a thriving business driven by our shared values. If you're looking for the best place to grow your career, talk to us.
The Role
As an Associate in our General Liability team, you'll work closely with senior lawyers and partners on complex, high‐value insurance matters, while running your own files with increasing autonomy. The role offers a broad mix of general insurance work, with particular exposure to property damage and institutional abuse matters, alongside personal injury and product liability work. Our practice handles complex, sensitive and high‐profile defendant matters for leading domestic and international insurers. We seek someone who has worked across Public Liability, Personal Injury, Product Liability, or equivalent General Liability matters on the defendant side.
What You'll Do
* Work on property damage claims arising from fires, equipment failure, construction defects and other insured events.
* Support the defence of institutional and sensitive abuse claims.
* Assist on product liability matters, including multiparty and representative proceedings, often involving interstate and international insurers.
* Act on a broad range of general liability and personal injury matters.
* Provide coverage and liability advice across general liability and related policy lines.
* Draft pleadings, evidence and advice, and manage matters under appropriate supervision.
* Work directly with insurer clients, experts and counsel, building trusted long‐term relationships.
* Contribute to team workflow, knowledge sharing and mentoring of junior lawyers.
What We're Looking For
* A mid‐level Associate with around 4‐5 years' PQE in insurance litigation or general liability matters.
* Experience (or a strong interest) in property damage and/or institutional abuse work.
* Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills, with a commercial, practical approach to problem‐solving.
* Someone looking for high quality work and a clearer career trajectory.
* A collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering excellent client outcomes.
Benefits
* Generous parental leave up to 26 weeks.
* Purchased annual leave.
* Home office allowances.
* Health and wellbeing benefits.
* Education assistance.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace at Wotton Kearney. As part of our dedication to accessibility, we strive to support candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact us at join.us@wottonkearney.com
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