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Lawyer / Associate — Property Insurance (Indemnity, Defence & Recoveries) — Brisbane

  • LocationBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience3+ PQE
  • PracticeInsurance

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Join a national General Insurance team in Brisbane as a Lawyer/Associate working on property and construction insurance matters, including high-value recoveries, first‑party indemnity disputes and property damage defence work. The role involves end-to-end file management, client strategy, court work and preparing briefs and evidence, with appropriate partner supervision.

The team acts for major insurers, reinsurers and corporates on a range of litigated claims. This is a hybrid role with flexible working arrangements and support for remote working equipment, plus structured learning, career progression and firm-wide wellbeing and inclusion programs.

The culture is collaborative and client-focused; you will work closely with fee-earners across the practice and may have opportunities to supervise and mentor junior staff.

  • Minimum 3 years post-admission experience in general insurance law.
  • Proven experience with property/construction recoveries and insurer defence work.
  • Experience managing files and running matters through court proceedings.
  • Strong drafting, analytical and evidence-preparation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; client-facing experience.
  • Ability to prioritise, work in a team and supervise junior lawyers or paralegals.

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