Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation & Specialty Lines

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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 a Senior Associate to join our Specialty Lines team in Sydney working with Jon Tyne and Dino Liistro . About the team and the work The team focuses on complex financial lines claims and coverage disputes. They advise local and international insurers on coverage and act in claims under a range of financial lines products including professional indemnity, D&O, warranty and indemnity and cyber. The team also has a significant reinsurance practice, acting in intricate and high-value commercial disputes. You will have exposure to top-tier work that is interesting and challenging, work directly with the partner to help build the practice, and play a key role in mentoring junior team members. This is a genuine opportunity for a high performing associate looking to step up to senior associate, or an emerging senior associate, to work alongside leading Australian insurance lawyers in a high performing, supportive and collaborative team environment. The team embraces flexibility and is open to applications seeking flexible work arrangements (hybrid work or part-time). What the market says Winner: Best Law Firms ranked by Best Lawyers - 2027 Law Firm of the Year, Insurance Law. 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. 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 You will have 5+ 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. 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 Anthony Demarco on +61 2 9373 1401.