Lawyer, Commercial Insurance
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What you'll do
- Advise and act for Australian-based insurers, London-based syndicates and underwriters and government agencies.
- Undertake litigation and dispute resolution matters for a wide variety of defendant businesses nationwide.
- Work across practice groups on a variety of interesting matters to include professional indemnity, personal injury, property damage, medical malpractice, and construction disputes.
- Develop practice in areas of interest within commercial insurance.
What they're looking for
- Prior experience gained in a well-regarded litigation practice with an interest in insurance law.
- Strong advice skills, proven file management experience and excellent attention to detail.
Nice to have
- Applicants from plaintiff firms and those in in-house positions are encouraged to apply.
- Interest in one or more areas of practice including professional indemnity, personal injury, property damage, medical malpractice, and construction disputes.
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Why Sparke Helmore?
As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities.
At Sparke Helmore, you’ll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team. We’ll help you harness your ambition and take your skills to new heights with exposure to outstanding clients and easy access to exceptional leaders and mentors.
Your story is yours to define. We’d like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer to join our Commercial Insurance team in Perth working with Chris Rimmer.
About the team and work
The team advises and acts for Australian-based insurers, London-based syndicates and underwriters and government agencies.
The team also undertakes litigation and dispute resolution matters for a wide variety of defendant businesses nationwide; to include professional service providers, subcontractors, mining companies, hotel chains, retailers, and strata companies.
This is a unique role where you will have the opportunity to work across our practice groups on a variety of interesting matters to include professional indemnity, personal injury, property damage, medical malpractice, and construction disputes.
The team promotes a culture of growth and actively encourages people to develop their practices in areas they are interested in. Therefore, we are open to candidates who have an interest in one or more of these areas of practice.
Working in a busy and collegiate environment, you will be supported by leaders who mentor and are invested in you and your career.
What the market says about us
2027 Law Firm of the Year, Insurance Law – Best Law Firms ranked by Best Lawyers.
National & Regional Tier 1 ranking for Insurance Law - Best Law Firms 2027 ranked by Best Lawyers.
Finalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards – Law Firm of the Year, 2024 & 2025.
Finalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards - Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year, 2024.
Australasian Lawyer - Law Firm of the Year, 2024.
Australasian Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice, 2023, 2024 & 2025.
About you
Prior experience gained in a well-regarded litigation practice with an interest in insurance law.
You will possess strong advice skills, have proven file management experience and excellent attention to detail.
Applicants from plaintiff firms and those in in-house positions are encouraged to apply.
What Sparke Helmore can offer you
Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work.
We recognise people value things differently. That's why our comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them. We're sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer.
To find out more about what is on offer at Sparke Helmore please visit our website: Join us
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Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check.
For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Anthony Demarco on +61 2 9373 1401.Company
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