Job Description
Associate - Financial Lines - Sydney
3/12/2024
FLEX for all: program ensuring equitable access to flexible working for all Join the best: band 1 insurance firm and fastest growing law firm in Australia Progress with purpose: work on important and complex litigation
Join the best. Be yourself.
“Being the best isn’t just about being the best professionals. It’s about being the best place to work, grow, be yourself.”
Wotton Kearney (WK) has proudly served the insurance and risk sector for over two decades. Established in 2002 with a founding partnership of two individuals, WK has rapidly evolved to become Australasia’s leading specialist insurance and risk law firm. Our commitment to excellence has been consistently recognised, consistently ranked as a band 1 insurance firm in Legal 500 and acknowledged as one of the fastest-growing law firms in Australia.
Our growth has been phenomenal. Why?
Put simply, the best clients come to us because we have the best people. Our work is exciting, complex, and challenging.
The first part of our story was all about delivering the best service to our clients to become the best in the business. And we’ve achieved that thanks to our phenomenally talented team.
The next part of our story is all about living our purpose to build a business where our people, clients and community partners thrive and are powered by our shared values – Focus on the Main Game, Have Each Other’s Back and Be Real.
The Role
We are looking for an Associate to join us in our Financial Lines team in Sydney. As a valued member of the team, you will have the opportunity to work with Partner Charu Stevenson and Special Counsel Caitlin Watson on a variety of complex and high-profile matters, including professional indemnity, directors' and officers' liability, and other financial lines claims. You will be exposed to a wide range of insurance and commercial litigation, providing you with excellent opportunities for growth and development.
We know you have many choices about where to grow your career. Talk to us about why there’s no better place to become the best than Wotton Kearney.
What We’re Looking For
A qualified lawyer with 2-4 years of post-admission experience in Financial Lines or Commercial Litigation, ideally with an understanding of professional indemnity and directors' and officers' insurance. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Strong research and drafting abilities, with an analytical mindset. A proactive and commercially focused approach to problem-solving. A genuine interest in building a long-term career in financial lines and insurance law. Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Meticulous attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
Why WK?
At Wotton Kearney, we're more than just a law firm. We're a collaborative team of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence and innovation.
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that values your contributions and fosters your professional growth. Here's what sets us apart:
Industry Leaders & Innovation Pioneers: We're not just keeping pace with the legal industry; we're shaping its future. We're proud to be the first Australian law firm to launch Cicero, the first AI product designed specifically for legal professionals in Australia. Recognised Excellence: Our dedication to excellence has been acknowledged by Best Lawyers in 2025, ranking us as the best insurance law firm in Australia. Additionally, we consistently rank in the top tier (band 1) for insurance law across legal directories. FLEX for all: We care about client outcomes, quality, and business and cultural contributions. If you can make that work by working part-time, working “irregular hours” or working from home – then so can we. Our Mentoring Program: We offer continuous support and guidance throughout your career. You'll have access to training, conferences, and workshops, keeping you updated on the latest developments in the legal and insurance industries. Our culture: This is what sets us apart. Collegiate, open, innovative, passionate about everything we do. We Give Back to The Community: Join us in CSR activities to support our charity partners, from building houses in Cambodia, participating in fun runs or baking cup cakes, there's a way for everyone to contribute. Leaders Of The Pack: Work with a firm that understands its purpose, has a singular focus on the insurance industry, being ranked as one of the fastest growing law firms in Australia. Supporting You: We are a people first business. We offer generous parental leave entitlements, purchased annual leave, home office allowances, education assistance, Employee Assistance Program and many more.
How to apply
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We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace at Wotton Kearney. As part of our dedication to accessibility, we strive to support candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact Ellie Perry, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Important note to recruitment agencies
Wotton Kearney only considers agency submissions from agencies we've directly contacted through our Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward resumes or profiles directly to Wotton Kearney Partners, hiring managers, or other employees. Introductions are only established upon acceptance by our Talent Acquisition team. We reserve the right to retain any unsolicited CV's received outside of this process without incurring any associated fees.
