[Hiring] Senior Associate/Special Counsel – General Insurance @Naiman Clarke

Role Description

You can expect to work across:

• Defence of public liability, product liability, professional indemnity and third-party property damage claims.
• Coverage and risk management advice for underwriters and self-insured corporates.
• Statutory claims brought by workers and the relevant workers compensation authority.
• Managing your own file load while delegating to junior solicitors and working in tandem with a supervising partner.
• Direct client engagement, business development and marketing opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE with substantial experience in general insurance casualty and/or professional indemnity claims, including defence work and coverage advice.
• Ability to manage a file load autonomously while delegating effectively.
• Excellent written skills and the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with policyholders, insurers, other parties and the courts.
• A desire to develop your career and networks in the general insurance industry, with a can-do, team-player attitude.

Benefits

• Run top-tier matters in one of the largest and most well-resourced firms in Australia.
• 180-day development plan with clear runway to promotion and partnership.
• Renowned work life balance; not fixated on billable targets or long working hours.

Company Description

Join one of Australia's largest and most highly regarded national firms, delivering first-class legal advice to government and commercial clients across every state and territory.

• A Melbourne general insurance practice with a strong reputation acting for leading Australian underwriters, self-insured corporates and government clients.
• Known for its collaborative, high-performing culture, strong mentorship, and a transparent, merit-based approach to career progression.
• A firm with the national scale, client base and reputation to support a strong long-term career move.