" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eInsurance Senior Associate/Special Counsel\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"9082\"\u003e Legal \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"9083\"\u003e Lawyer - Litigation \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"9084\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"9085\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 26/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessional indemnity - construction disputes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5+ years\u0026#39; PQE with coverage experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly Achievable bonus scheme\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout us:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eAt Colin Biggers \u0026amp; Paisley, we\u0026rsquo;re here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWe are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eOur values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do. Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program. We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWe don\u0026rsquo;t just recognise our role as a corporate citizen, we put words into actions. The Colin Biggers \u0026amp; Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions. To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the team:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJonathan Newby is a partner in the insurance team. He has a substantial professional indemnity practice acting for a wide range of professionals, with a particular focus on the construction and financial services industries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJonathan\u0027s practice extends to coverage and defence of shareholder class actions and he has been deeply involved in some of the most substantial litigation in that space in recent years. He has extensive experience in project specific policy coverage disputes as well as high profile warranty and indemnity claims and directors\u0027 and officers\u0027 disputes. A significant portion of Jonathan\u0027s work originates from the London market.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to work in an established PI practice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding clients with legal advice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRegularly reviewing applicable case law and legislative changes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConducting effective legal research and analysis to produce timely, commercial and legally accurate advice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectively\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping an understanding of client operations and strategy\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging prospective client relationships\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMentoring and developing junior staff\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinual professional development and managing MCLE requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e5+ years\u0027 PQE\u0026nbsp;with experience in professional indemnity/coverage/financial lines/construction dispute matters\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA desire to be an integral member of a strong and cohesive team who work together\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to manage large volumes of documents\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong attention to detail\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical and client focused problem solving and research skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious exposure to Business Development and a natural ability to build strong client relationships\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to manage client expectations and run matters autonomously\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterested in establishing a long-term successful career with Colin Biggers \u0026amp; Paisley\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA strong focus on turnaround time\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommercial acumen\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical and client focused problem solving skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA strong, plain language communication style\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJoin the team:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eOur culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We work hard for our clients but we also make sure we put our people first. Whether it\u0027s taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers \u0026amp; Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eOur people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth. We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eInclusion and Diversity is a priority for us. \u0026ldquo;Diversity\u0026rdquo; to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and \u0026ldquo;inclusion\u0026rdquo; for us means inclusion for all. We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone. Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWe welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe look forward to receiving your application.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1129379\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "