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The associate will manage a caseload of insurance litigation cases in the ACT courts and provide legal and strategic advice to insurers and government clients. They will also assist in developing the practice and may engage in solicitor advocacy and instructing counsel.
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in private practice at a leading firm with strong civil litigation skills. A proven ability to build client relationships and excellent technical drafting skills are essential for this role.
Location: Canberra
Contract Type: Permanent
MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.
We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.
At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.
We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)
MinterEllison has a leading insurance and complex disputes practice across its Australian offices. We act for corporates, insurers, and government self-insurers (state and federal). We advise on complex insurance and regulatory compliance issues, and we manage complex insurance disputes, both litigated and non-litigated.
We are looking for an experienced Associate to join our Complex Liabilities, Insurance and Regulation (CLIR) team in our Canberra office. You will work mainly with Partner Kemsley Brennan and other senior members of our Canberra and national teams.
You will handle a range of civil litigation and insurance advisory matters. You will manage a caseload of insurance litigation cases in the ACT Magistrates Court and ACT Supreme Court, and help with other civil litigation matters. You will also assist the Partner in developing and providing legal and strategic advice to insurers, private clients, and government clients on insurance and dispute issues.
This role may involve some solicitor advocacy, and briefing and instructing counsel on more complicated matters.
You are a motivated, focused, and enthusiastic lawyer looking for a new challenge in an outstanding, collaborative national team.
We are looking for candidates with strong civil litigation experience, including acting for a range of insurers (government insurers, corporate self-insurers, general insurers and reinsurers), private corporate clients, and government clients.
We welcome applications from lawyers who possess:
We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.
If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.
If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected].
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MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.
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