Lawyer / Senior Lawyer, General Insurance | Melbourne CBD

Complex disputes. Real responsibility. From day one.

Three to five years in, the quality of your matters shapes the next decade of your career. This role puts you on complex, high-profile public liability disputes for major Australian insurers, institutions and government bodies. Not in the back row. On the file.

The firm

A national law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. Clients turn to our award-winning team for advice in Insurance, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property and Health Law. Our advice is strategic and practical. Our client relationships are direct and long-standing.

The role

Join our high-performing General Insurance practice in Melbourne. You will:

• Work across public and product liability matters, including personal injury and property damage claims
• Manage complex disputes for major insurers and government bodies under the guidance of Principal Lawyers
• Take carriage of your matters and contribute directly to their outcomes
• Develop your advocacy, strategic advice and practice management skills through structured, one-on-one mentoring

You will deal with clients directly. You will see matters through from instruction to resolution. Your contribution will be visible.

What you bring

• 3 to 6 years post admission experience in insurance litigation, ideally with a general liability background
• A genuine interest in public liability work
• Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills
• Speed with precision and a high level of attention to detail
• Initiative and autonomy, balanced with a collaborative approach
• A strong work ethic and a commitment to developing your practice

What we offer

• Direct mentoring from Principals invested in your progression
• A collegiate, supportive team culture
• A supported hybrid working model
• Salary sacrificing options, including novated leases
• An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar year
• The option to purchase up to 1 week of additional annual leave per financial year
• Wellbeing initiatives, including regular health and skin checks and flu vaccinations
• A structured learning and development program
• Discounts through leading retail and service partners
• An employee referral program

How to apply

Submit your CV via this advertisement.

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact:

Sharannah Harris
Principal Consultant, Legal
sharris@leadgrp.com.au
0404 292 966

All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.