Take the next step into a genuine Special Counsel role with one of three highly regarded defendant insurance teams, each offering quality work, direct client relationships and long-term career progression.

Why these opportunities?

• Three established Special Counsel opportunities across leading insurance law firms
• Choose the practice area that best aligns with your expertise and career goals
• Genuine leadership responsibility with clear pathways towards partnership

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with three highly regarded insurance law firms to appoint experienced Senior Associates and established Special Counsel into permanent Sydney-based positions.

Each firm has an outstanding reputation within the defendant insurance market and is seeking lawyers who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

Current Opportunities

General Liability - National Insurance Practice

Acting for major insurers across public liability, product liability and medical negligence matters. The role offers sophisticated litigation, strong client relationships and significant autonomy.

Workers Compensation & Statutory Classes - National Firm

Join a highly regarded statutory classes practice acting for insurers and government clients across Work Injury Damages, statutory workers compensation and complex personal injury matters.

General Liability & Property Damage - Specialist Insurance Firm

Work within a respected specialist insurance practice advising insurers and corporate clients across liability, property damage, recoveries and complex insurance disputes.

About you

These opportunities are ideally suited to lawyers who have:

• 6+ years PAE
• strong defendant insurance litigation experience
• experience managing files with a high level of autonomy
• excellent client relationship skills
• strong technical and commercial judgement
• an interest in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team growth

Experienced Senior Associates ready to step into Special Counsel are strongly encouraged to apply, as are existing Special Counsel seeking a stronger platform or clearer progression opportunities.

What you can expect

• High-quality defendant insurance work
• Direct access to Partners and insurer clients
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Strong technical teams and collaborative cultures
• Genuine long-term partnership pathways
• Competitive remuneration and benefits

Whether your experience sits in General Liability, Workers Compensation, Statutory Classes or broader defendant insurance, there is an opportunity available that can align with your experience and long-term career objectives.

Apply Now

Email your CV to tys••@harperlloyd.com.au

Alternatively, contact Tyson Wood on 04•• ••• 598 for a confidential discussion.

HarperLloyd Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment firm supporting private practice, in-house and government appointments across Australia.