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Manage public liability matters for national and international insurers, self-insured entities, and government agencies. Focus specifically on historical abuse and personal injury claims within a high-performing collaborative team.
Requires at least 3 years of experience in a well-regarded insurance team with a focus on defendant liability and abuse claims. Candidates with plaintiff or in-house experience are also encouraged to apply.
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 an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Casualty team in Sydney working with Partner, Emily McKeowen.
About the team and the work
You will be working with national and international insurers, self-insured entities and government agencies on public liability matters, with a focus on historical abuse and personal injury claims.
The practice has a strong blue-chip client base, and you will have access to a range of challenging and complex matters.
The team embraces working flexibly and therefore we welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexibility in their next role.
You will be supported by a high-performing and collaborative team with access to Partners who will be invested in you and your growth.
What the market says
Best Law Firms 2026 ranked by Best Lawyers - National Tier 1 Ranking for Insurance Law.
Best Law Firms 2026 ranked by Best Lawyers - Regional Tier 1 Ranking for Insurance Law & Personal Injury Litigation, Sydney.
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.
Winner: Australasian Lawyer - Law Firm of the Year, 2024.
The Australasian Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice, 2023, 2024 & 2025.
Lawyers Weekly - Top 25 Attraction Firm, 2025 (Ranked 16th).
About you
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' experience from a well-regarded insurance team with experience in defendant liability and abuse claims.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong written and communication skills and excellent organisational ability.
Applicants with Plaintiff and in-house experience are also 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
We believe the best stories are shared
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 Nikki Costelloe on +61 2 4924 7307.Wherever our clients are, that's where we are.
We’ve come a long way since our doors first opened in the Hunter in 1882. We’ve had an office in Sydney since the 1960s and opened our tenth office in Cairns in 2024. We cover six key areas of law—Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Insurance, Government, Statutory Lines of Insurance, Property Environment and Finance, and Workplace—with more than 30 specialised areas of expertise. We’re a truly national, full service and proudly Australian firm that delivers results through deep collaboration with our clients. Wherever our clients need us, that’s where we’ll be. We're more than 950 people now and still growing. And in true Australian spirit, we’re friendly, approachable and easy to work with. And when you work with one of us, you get the expertise of all of us.
Offices: 25 Martin Place, Level 29, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU · Station Road, Adelaide, Level 13, One Festival Tower, Adelaide, SA 5000, AU · 500 Bourke Street, Level 33, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU · 240 Queen Street, Level 23, Brisbane, QLD 4000, AU · 28 Honeysuckle Drive, Level 7, Newcastle, NSW 2300, AU
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