Broaden your experience with our rapidly growing Insurance practice groups in Australia with one of the largest National client bases.A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structuresGenerous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave About usHWL Ebsworth is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people. The opportunityOur Sydney Insurance (Statutory Classes) team is seeking an experienced Senior Associate with a passion for advising and defending employers and insurers in industrial common law negligence matters. This is an opportunity to work closely with Partner and Practice Group Head, Ivan Medak, on complex and high-profile cases within a collaborative and high-performing team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for providing high quality legal advice & representation to a wide variety of clients, including insurers, self-insured, specialised insurers and regulators. You will engage in advocacy and manage complex trial and appeal litigation in the Supreme Court, District Court, and Personal Injury Commission. You will also advise on best practice risk and claims management, policy coverage issues and work closely with our Partners, junior lawyers, and external Counsel to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients. You'll be busy withdirect client access;advising top tier clients on liability, strategy and risk management;analysis and advisory work including indemnity and liability;advocacy across multiple jurisdictions;drafting Court documents;negotiating commercial outcomes for clients. To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have5 years PAE;proven track record of success in drafting and negotiating on behalf of defendants;ability to balance legal and commercial considerations in negotiations;good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to work with clients and other parties;an appetite to mentor our junior cohort. What we offerUnrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement. Our 180-day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.Prestige: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally. How to applyTo apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. HWL Ebsworth strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Gianni Sgualdino for a confidential discussion.
