Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Lawyer, Associate & Senior Associate
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Bianca Davies

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: DI021025
Published: 3 months ago
A mid-sized national firm with 120+ staff and Doyle’s Guide-recognised partners, where excellence meets work-life balance, is seeking a strong Defendant Insurance Lawyer to work across an array of areas. 

Unlike the grind of top-tier firms, this firm offers meaningful work in a supportive culture that respects your life outside the office...the best of both worlds.

About the Role
Due to consistent growth, the insurance team is looking for an additional lawyer to manage a diverse portfolio of complex matters, including:
  • Public Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Property Damage
  • Professional Indemnity
You’ll work across District, Supreme, and High Courts, participating in proceedings, mediations, and settlements, acting for:
  • International insurers
  • Claims companies
  • Large brokers
  • Underwriters
  • Third-party administrators
  • Corporate insureds
You’ll confidently take ownership of your files and manage client relationships, while still benefiting from mentoring from experienced, recognised leaders.

About You
  • 2+ years PAE in defendant insurance (applications considered up to Associate level)
  • Background in a reputable specialist, mid-tier, or top-tier firm
  • Strong technical skills with experience managing litigation files
  • Collaborative, solutions-focused, and client-oriented
Why This Firm?
This firm combines high-quality legal work with a people-first culture, recognising that supported, connected, and inspired lawyers do their best work. Benefits include:
  • Gender Neutral Parental Leave – 16 weeks for both mums & dads with no qualifying period, plus super!
  • Flexible working options – hybrid and adaptable arrangements to support study, family, or personal priorities
  • Genuine work-life balance – offices often empty by 5:30 PM
  • Wellbeing first – annual wellbeing allowance, parents’ room, Wellness Program, Mental Health First Aid Officers
  • Structured career development – clear learning plans, mentoring, and study support
  • Inclusive, fun culture – weekly morning teas, social events, wine tastings, karaoke, dress-up days, sports, and firm-wide activities
  • Community engagement – workplace giving programs and initiatives that make a real difference
  • Recognition & reward – structured bonus program, milestone recognition, and referral rewards
  • Diversity & inclusion – active subcommittees for Pride, Women, Cultural Diversity, and Ability & Wellbeing
Next Steps
With 35+ years of experience in the Brisbane market, LawStaff can provide a completely confidential discussion and no-obligation market update.

Take control of your career: click “Apply” NOW or email your details in confidence to Bianca Davies – bianca@lawstaff.com.au quoting DI021025.

Need to talk outside standard hours? No problem—calls can be scheduled after work, during your lunch break, or even on weekends.

Not exactly what you’re looking for? We’d still love to hear from you. Many of our best opportunities are never advertised, across both private practice and in-house roles.

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