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Senior Associate | Insurance Law | Historical Abuse ClaimsMinterEllison • Sydney, NSW, AU
Senior Associate | Insurance Law | Historical Abuse Claims

Senior Associate | Insurance Law | Historical Abuse Claims

MinterEllison • Sydney, NSW, AU
19 days ago
Job description

Job Description

Location: Sydney Contract Type: Permanent

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MinterEllison is one of Australia's 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.

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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.

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At MinterEllison, we're 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 we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

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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 https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf )

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The Opportunity

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Complex Liabilities, Insurance and Regulation (CLIR) is Australia's only dedicated specialist complex tort and other liabilities and insurance lifecycle practice and home to Australia's market‐leading media and defamation practice.

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CLIR brings together market‐leading 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.

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An outstanding opportunity is available for a Senior Associate with at least 5 years' post‐admission 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.

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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.

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About You

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We welcome applications from lawyers who:

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