Lawyer (Associate, 3+ PAE) - Professional Indemnity

Posted: 27/02/2025

Closing Date: 30/04/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sydney

Job Category: Associate

About us

Gilchrist Connell is a leading national law firm operating across all Australian jurisdictions from its five offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. In recognition of our excellence in the insurance sector, Australasian Lawyer named Gilchrist Connell as the 2023 Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year.

We believe that partnering with sophisticated clients on high quality work and enjoying a rewarding personal life should not be mutually exclusive.

In 2024, for the fifth consecutive year, Gilchrist Connell is one of only 31 firms recognised as an Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice. Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace and Great Place to Work, we adhere to best practice in supporting employees to meet their work, family and wellbeing needs.

The firm has a genuinely positive work culture, built on transparency in feedback, supportive flexible working practices, leading employee support programs and benefits.

What do we offer you?

• 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 firm's 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?

As a growing firm, we are looking for talented and ambitious professionals to join our team. With a dynamic and collaborative workplace culture, our firm offers excellent career opportunities and a supportive environment for professional development. Currently we are seeking a 3+ PAE Insurance Associate to support the work of our Sydney team. In this role, you will be exposed to a variety of insurance matters with a focus on professional indemnity and public liability.

This role is for an Associate looking to improve on their experience as they progress and continue toward more senior roles within the practice.

Who are you?

• Around 3+ years' post admission experience in insurance matters.
• Strong knowledge and experience in litigation and insurance law, with exposure to professional indemnity claims involving both coverage and defence.
• Ability to manage client expectations, advise in policy and complex issues with a practical and client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage client expectations and run matters autonomously.
• A clear and concise communication style.
• A commercial approach and ability to articulate and negotiate effectively.
• Coaching and mentoring of lawyers.
• Strong interest in taking your career to the next level.
• A team player who can collaborate on work.

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. We're 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 our Talent Acquisition Partner, Rachel Gerreyn on about joining Gilchrist Connell. Alternatively, hit the apply button to submit your CV and cover letter.