Senior Associate | Insurance Law | Historical Abuse Claims

Location: Sydney

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australias largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years we are known for our excellence and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence diversity of thought curiosity and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison were leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools weve built and other external AI tools to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how when and where you work and offer a wide range of social financial and health benefits (see Opportunity

Complex Liabilities Insurance and Regulation(CLIR) is Australias only dedicated specialist complex tort and other liabilities and insurance lifecycle practice and home to Australias market-leading media and defamation practice.

CLIR brings together marketleading expertise across complex torts and other civil liabilities insurance advice and disputes public law regulatory responses and enforcement supporting boards senior executives Government and insurers in matters where legal commercial and reputational issues intersect.

An outstanding opportunity is available for a Senior Associate with at least 5 years postadmission and technical experience to join our nationally recognised insurance practice in Sydney. Working directly with Chern Tan and his market leading team you will play a key role in a specialist practice spanning multiple states advising primarily on personal injuries and sensitive claims matters.

This role sits within a supportive flexible and highly collaborative team. You will be trusted to take ownership of matters client engagement mentor junior lawyers and deliver top tier quality pragmatic government focused that reflect a deep understanding of clients needs. Our team advises a diverse and well-established client base including insurers government bodies churches and educational institutions.

About You

We welcome applications from lawyers who:

• have 5 years experience in personal injuries claims with demonstrated expertise in handling sensitive claims
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and litigation processes
• Proven ability to thoroughly and sensitively interrogate evidence addressing both liability and quantum considerations
• Excellent organisational skills and a track record of successfully managing a varied claims portfolio
• A client-centric approach with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues clients and industry professionals
• A collaborative working style and the ability to thrive in a team environment
• Resilience commitment to excellence and dedication to delivering high-quality outcomes
• Pride in your work and a genuine interest in contributing to our firms success

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages abilities cultural backgrounds genders (including trans or gender diverse) LGBTQ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly so please submit your CV by clicking on the Apply button. We encourage all applications including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee please apply through the internal careers page.

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