Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Insurance Litigation
 
If you're ready for a more senior seat in defendant insurance, this is the kind of role that can move your career forward. You'll join a respected national insurance practice in Melbourne, working on public liability, general insurance and G&I abuse claims in a team with real depth and specialist credibility. Salary: $160,000-$220,000 + super + bonuses.
 
 
Why you'll love it here
 
This is a genuine specialist platform. The broader insurance and health practice has more than 200 specialist lawyers nationally, and the firm's public messaging leans heavily into structured mentoring, professional development and helping people grow while staying true to themselves. You'll also be stepping into a role with visible leadership and meaningful responsibility, which makes it attractive for someone thinking about their next few years rather than just their next move.
 
 
About the role
 
You'll handle defendant insurance matters in the public liability and general insurance space, with a key focus on Government & Institutional abuse claims. The role suits someone who can run files, deliver strong client service and contribute to a collaborative specialist team. It also offers a solid commercial package at $160,000-$220,000 + super + bonus, with the kind of professional development support that tends to matter at Senior Associate and Special Counsel level.
 
 
What you'll bring
 
You will likely bring:

• established defendant insurance experience
• strong capability across liability and coverage matters
• confidence managing your own matters
• strong client relationship skills
• a mentoring mindset
• a collaborative working style
• sound judgement and problem-solving ability

This role will appeal to someone who wants quality work, specialist credibility and room to keep building.
 
 
Interested in this position?
 
Apply now or email your resume to Shane Leahy at shane@gorillajobs.com.au
or call +61 468 751 055 to hear more about the role.
 
Shane Leahy | LinkedIn
 
 
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