Senior Associate 4+ PAE Corporate/Insurance/Regulatory

Who are we

Gilchrist Connell is a dynamic and forwardthinking insurance law firm with offices in Adelaide Brisbane Melbourne Perth and Sydney.

At Gilchrist Connell we believe that exceptional work and a fulfilling personal life go hand in hand.

For the fifth consecutive year weve been recognised as an Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice and were proud to be certified as a Family Friendly Workplace and Great Place to Work. We are a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and in 2025 we were recognised in the Best Law Firms list by Best Lawyers.

Are you looking to advance your career in a dynamic and inclusive environment At Gilchrist Connell we champion transparency flexible working practices and toptier employee support programs. Here your professional growth is nurtured and your personal wellbeing is a priority. Join a team that values your contributions fosters innovation and strives for excellence. Be part of a vibrant culture where your career can truly thrive.

What we offer you

Gilchrist Connell offers a wide range of benefits including:

• A culture built by real people committed to each other and their clients success! Our firm has a collegiate buzz and is growing in response to client demand.

• Access to an experienced team of lawyers at different levels who are dedicated to helping you learn and grow in your role and to provide support while you do so

• Flexibility to manage your time. Be efficient get your work done and go enjoy your personal life.

• Responsibility for and meaning in your work.

• A truly diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people can flourish and fulfil their highest potential for the benefit of our people the firm and our clients.

• Community mindset. We recognise our role as a corporate citizen and invest in a standalone pro bono practice and community response.

• Access to professional development opportunities with leading external providers.

• A competitive salary with discretionary incentives linked to firm performance.

• Group Salary Continuance (GSC) at the firms cost.

• Market leading family friendly policies entitlements over and above government entitlements.

• Comprehensive wellbeing support services through our EAP Provider and Osara Health which is available to you and your family.

• Access to corporate discounts for over 400 retailers.

Why the role

To meet the needs of our growing Corporate Regulatory and Insurtech practice a fantastic opportunity has arisen in ourSydneyoffice for a 4 PAE practitioner with corporate commercial and financial services regulatory experience to support the work of our dynamic Sydney team.

Working alongside our Sydney PrincipalsYvonne Lam and Malcolm Woodyou will be exposed to a variety of advisory and transactional matters with a focus on corporate commercial and regulatory advice for a range of clients in the insurance and insurtech sectors and across other industries.

Who are you

Around 4 years post admission with experience in corporate commercial and financial services regulatory matters.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that are adaptable to the audience.
• Selfmotivated and able to work at pace.
• Ability to manage client expectations and run matters autonomously.
• Previous exposure to business development with a natural ability to cultivate quality relationships with our industry leading clients
• A team player who can collaborate on work and has the skills to coach mentor and develop junior staff and gains satisfaction from seeing them succeed.

Contact

Candidates can request reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process. If you need any specific adjustment please contact our People team so we can work together to support you.

We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to First Nations LGBTIQA persons with disabilities as well as individuals of all ages and cultures. Were a safe inclusive and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career and want to work for a firm that values high performance innovation growth whilst having fun along the way we would love to hear from you! Please talk to ourTalent Acquisition Partner Rachel Gerreynon0about joining Gilchrist Connell. Alternatively hit the apply button to submit your CV and cover letter.

A quick note to agencies we do not need support with this role at present. Thank you.