Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Professional Indemnity Professional Indemnity Lawyer | Senior Associate or Special Counsel Excellent Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + up to 2 days WFH CBD Location Join a firm that does things differently – where great lawyering matters more than billable hours. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role with an award‑winning, defendant insurance practice known for its exceptional culture, high‑quality work and refreshingly modern approach to legal practice. If you are an experienced insurance litigator who wants to focus on being a lawyer, not chasing budgets or marketing targets, this role offers exactly that. As this is a reasonably new office, this role is perfect for someone wanting to step into a leadership role and mentor more Junior Lawyers. There is a real opportunity not only to build the team, but to work towards a Principal role in the future! Unlike traditional firms, you won’t be juggling dozens of unrelated clients – you’ll work closely with a core client base where you can see the direct impact of your work and build genuine long‑term relationships. Duties & Responsibilities In this senior position, you will manage a diverse and sophisticated caseload including: Managing complex Professional Indemnity matters across a broad range of professions, industries and insured entities Advising insurers and insured professionals on liability disputes, risk matters and coverage issues Running matters from first notification through to resolution or trial Managing litigated and non‑litigated disputes Drafting pleadings, advices and complex legal documentation Appearing in mediations, settlement conferences and negotiations Working closely with a range of professionals Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals Building strong relationships with long‑standing insurer clients Workplace Benefits No end of month billing or external marketing pressures Focus on quality client outcomes rather than unrealistic time targets Highly competitive salary package Discretionary bonus structure Up to 2 days working from home Beautiful CBD office – your own office (not open plan) Collegiate, down‑to‑earth team culture Genuine career pathway – Senior Associate to Special Counsel to Principal Lawyer Opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of lawyers Average hours 8.30am–5.30pm (maximum around 45 hours per week) No expectation of regular late nights or weekends You are perfect if you have 5–10+ years PAE in defendant insurance litigation Strong experience managing complex litigated disputes autonomously Exposure to a broad range of Professional Indemnity matters and insured professionals Solid technical drafting and advocacy skills Confidence to run matters autonomously A commercial, pragmatic approach to dispute resolution A genuine interest in mentoring junior lawyers A collaborative, positive and team‑oriented mindset About the firm and culture Award‑winning, specialist insurance practice with offices across Australia A true quasi in‑house environment Long‑standing client relationships Less focus on billables, more focus on outcomes Direct access to senior leaders A team that genuinely supports each other The Melbourne office is growing and we are seeking someone who will enjoy being a visible mentor and leader within the office. If you are an experienced Professional Indemnity Lawyer ready for a senior role with more autonomy, better balance and the opportunity to make a genuine impact as the team grows, we would welcome a confidential conversation. #J-18808-Ljbffr