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 to Senior Associate to join our Specialty Lines team in Sydney or Brisbane working for two Partners.

About the team and the work

• The team specialise in complex multi-party commercial disputes, director and officer (D&O) claims, class actions, reputation management, regulatory matters and commercial insurance/reinsurance claims (including monitoring and contested coverage disputes).
• You will be working on a range of interesting and challenging matters, including acting for corporations and officers in the defence of class actions, acting for D&Os in regulatory disputes, defending insolvent trading claims and related D&O claims, advising insurers on complex coverage matters in Australia and the London market, acting in reinsurance disputes, and advising on defamation/reputation management matters.
• Clients include directors, corporations, insurers, reinsurers and a wide range of professionals including accountants, auditors, brokers, financial planners, fund managers, IT professionals, solicitors and trustees.
• You will have the opportunity to work alongside leading Australian insurance lawyers in a high performing, supportive and collaborative team environment.

What the market says

• Winner: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards - Insurance Team of the Year, 2022
• Winner: Australasian Lawyer Australian Law Awards - Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year, 2022
• Finalist: Australasian Lawyer Australian Law Awards - Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year, 2023
• Finalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards - Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year, 2024
• Finalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards – Law Firm of the Year, 2024
• Winner: Australasian Lawyer - Law Firm of the Year, 2024
• Recognised: The Australasian Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice, 2023 & 2024

About you

• You will have 4+ years’ experience gained in a well-regarded litigation or insurance practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Must be a team player, and action orientated.

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.
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 Anthony Demarco on +61 2 9373 1401

Please refer the Job description for details