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Senior Associate

Are you a defendant insurance lawyer who loves the advice and litigation side of things but wants an alternative to the traditional law firm?

Reference No: 3770647
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Permanent / Full Time
  • No billable targets - genuinely different law firm model
  • Advisory + claims management + litigation - professional indemnity and public li
  • Top of market salary + bonus | CBD office + 2 days WFH flex

The opportunity:
This is not your typical defendant insurance firm gig. Our client is a specialist firm with a unique operating model – closer to working in-house for an insurer than in private practice. You’ll work alongside senior ex-top-tier lawyers in a collaborative, grown-up environment that genuinely values work-life balance.
  
The role:
You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of professional indemnity and public liability matters, with a strong advisory focus:

  • Professional negligence defence across construction, property, engineering, IT, finance, and other professions.
  • Policy wording, coverage advice, and input on new products.
  • Some associated contentious public liability / personal injury matters.
  • Direct client interaction with major insurers and insureds.

Who we’re looking for:

  • 4–10 years’ post-admission experience in defendant insurance litigation.
  • Experience in professional indemnity, public liability, general insurance or personal injuries.
  • A commercial approach, ability to run matters independently (with genuine support and mentoring on tap).

What’s on offer:

  • Top of market salary.
  • No billable hours – real flexibility and work-life balance.
  • Up to 2 days WFH + modern CBD office.
  • Collegiate, experienced team with excellent mentoring.
  • Opportunity to use your insurance experience in a genuinely different way.

Apply now:
Click APPLY or contact Peter Liaw at Peppercorn Recruitment on 0422 805 803 or email peter@peppercornrecruitment.com.au, quoting reference number 3770647. Please submit your resume in Word format only.
  
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