Senior Associate & Special Counsel Roles | General Insurance (Casualty)
Melbourne | Confidential Opportunity |
We are currently working on a confidential instruction with a well-regarded national firm experiencing strong growth within its General Insurance (Casualty) practice, driven by the recent acquisition of additional panel appointments.
About the firm:
* Regularly recognised as an “Employer of Choice” in Australia
* Named among the best firms to work for in national rankings
* Ranked around top most attractive firms to lawyers
Consistently appears in:
* Best Law Firms to Work For
* Attraction Firms
Strong internal focus on:
* Culture
* Flexibility
* Inclusion
The reason for the hires is that the team is expanding due to winning more panel work and seeking a Senior Associate & Special Counsel to join its Melbourne office (multiple positions).
The Opportunity
This role sits within a high-performing General Insurance Team operating across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, with a clear need at Special Counsel and Senior Associate levels in Melbourne.
You will work across a diverse mix of defendant insurance matters, including:
* Personal injury (slips & trips, public liability)
* WorkCover and third-party claims
* Coronial inquests
* Sensitive abuse matters
* Claims involving public transport, real estate agencies, childcare providers and institutional clients
The practice includes work for major insurers and institutional clients, including religious institution panels.
The Role
* Manage a varied and complex file load with autonomy
* Supervise and mentor junior lawyers within the team
* Contribute to client relationships and panel delivery
* Fantastic salary on offer with flexibility and better work life balance!
Abuse matters are appropriately managed and capped (generally <50% of workload, ~10 files max), with structured mental health support and training in place.
The Ideal Profile
* 8+ PQE (or operating at SA/SC level)
* Admission as a solicitor with a current practicing certificate or eligible for one immediately
* Strong background in defendant insurance | casualty & abuse matters
* Able to run matters end-to-end with minimal supervision
* A reliable, steady operator who can be trusted with key panel work
Why This Role
* Growth driven by new panel wins – strong and consistent pipeline of work
* Expanding team with genuine long-term opportunity
* National platform with a supportive, down-to-earth culture
* High-quality work without unnecessary bureaucracy
Remuneration
$230,000 – $300,000 package (depending on experience)
Confidential Discussion
If you would be open to a confidential discussion, I would be happy to provide further detail.
As always, nothing is disclosed without your consent.
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