Sydney.
Job ID: 1039800 | Ref: 1373718Insurance Senior AssociateExciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our insurance team in our Sydney office.Posted on: 23/09/2025 • Permanent / Full TimeAbout usAt Colin Biggers & Paisley, we're here to make a difference.
We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do.
This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do.
Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance.
We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program.
We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and skilled memberships.We don't just recognise our role as a corporate citizen, we put words into actions.
The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions.
To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.About the teamMathisha (Tish) Panagoda is a partner in the insurance team and works within Colin Biggers & Paisley's national Institutional Risk and Liability group.
His practice is focussed on child safety, general liability and special issues managing civil and National Redress Scheme claims of historical child abuse and working with organisations to ensure robust child protection policies and procedures, manage investigations and provide strategic advice on a range of sensitive issues.About the roleThis is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a supportive and high performing team.
This is a blended role of special issues and disputes work.
The role will require:Providing clients with legal adviceRegularly reviewing applicable case law and legislative changesConducting effective legal research and analysis to produce timely, commercial and legally accurate adviceManaging a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectivelyDeveloping an understanding of client operations and strategyManaging prospective client relationshipsMentoring and developing junior staffContinual professional development and managing MCLE requirementsAbout you5+ years\' PQEPrevious experience and a passion for Personal Injury, in particular, Abuse lawSuperior communication skillsA calm and easy-going natureAbility to work autonomously as well as part of a teamAbility to handle sensitive issues and challenging issuesAbility to exercise judgement and resolve problems expeditiouslyDemonstrated skills in effective network and relationship managementJoin the teamOur culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance.
We work hard for our clients but we also make sure we put our people first.
Whether it\'s taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers & Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits.Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth.
We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us.
Diversity" to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and "inclusion" for us means inclusion for all.
We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone.
Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.We look forward to receiving your application.
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📌 Insurance Senior Associate
🏢 Colin Biggers & Paisley
📍 New South Wales