About this Role
Melbourne | National Practice | Award-Winning Firm
An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced insurance litigator to join a highly regarded national practice in Melbourne at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level.
This is a career-defining role within a leading Insurance & Health team known for its depth of expertise, collaborative culture, and strong reputation in the market. The firm has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for multiple consecutive years and offers a genuinely supportive and flexible working environment.
You will work across a broad mix of complex and high-value matters in the financial lines and health space, including:
Defending claims against directors, officers, companies and professionals
Professional indemnity matters (legal, financial services, construction and property sectors)
Acting for hospitals, clinics, medical practitioners and healthcare providers
Disciplinary proceedings, litigation and coronial inquests
You’ll join a well-established team of specialist practitioners with strong mentoring support and clear pathways for progression. The practice offers sophisticated work, high levels of client interaction, and the autonomy expected at this level.
We are seeking a practitioner who:
Has solid experience in defendant insurance litigation, ideally with a focus on professional indemnity
Enjoys building and maintaining strong client relationships
Is commercially minded and outcome-focused
Values mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development
Thrives in a collaborative, high-performing environment
Structured career progression to senior leadership
Award-winning workplace culture
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work and a 9.5-day fortnight
Performance-based bonus structure
Genuine investment in professional development and mentoring
Comprehensive wellbeing program (including annual allowance and wellbeing leave)
Progressive parental leave policy
Opportunities for pro bono work, secondments and industry involvement
This role would suit an ambitious Senior Associate ready to step into a broader leadership role, or an established Special Counsel seeking a supportive national platform with quality work and strong culture.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.