Associate

Build your financial lines career with a market leading practice

Gilchrist Connell is a dynamic, forward‑thinking Australian insurance law firm with offices across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. We partner with insurers, brokers and businesses to solve complex challenges with clarity, commerciality and purpose.

Recognised for both legal excellence and people‑first culture, Gilchrist Connell has been named an Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice for five consecutive years, is certified as a Great Place to Work and Family Friendly Workplace and is a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. In 2025, we were also recognised in the Best Law Firms list by Best Lawyers.

About the role

Due to continued growth, we are expanding our Coverage and Financial Lines practice and are seeking a talented Associate 3+ PAE to join our high-performing team in Sydney or Melbourne. You will work closely with our Principals on a range of complex and high-value insurance matters, supporting leading insurer and corporate clients across:

• Directors’ & Officers’ (D&O) liability
• Financial Institutions liability
• Professional Indemnity (PI)
• Media & Technology risks
• Coverage advice and defence work

This role offers strong exposure to technically sophisticated work, meaningful responsibility from the outset, and the opportunity to further develop your expertise within a collaborative and growing practice.

About you

You will likely bring:

• Around 3+ years’ post-admission experience, with exposure to coverage and financial lines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences
• Initiative, a proactive approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• The capability to manage client expectations and deliver responsive, high-quality outcomes
• An interest in business development, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• A collaborative mindset, with an interest in mentoring and supporting the development of junior lawyers
• A genuine enthusiasm for contributing to a team-oriented and high-performing environment

Why join Gilchrist Connell

At Gilchrist Connell, we offer more than excellent work—we provide an environment where people can build their careers and thrive.

What you can expect:

• Access to high-quality, complex matters
• Direct mentoring from industry-leading partners and senior lawyers
• Genuine flexibility—work efficiently, deliver great outcomes, and enjoy life outside work
• Early responsibility and meaningful contribution to matters
• A collegiate, down‑to‑earth culture with real momentum and growth
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is supported to reach their potential
• A strong community and pro bono practice reflecting our values as a corporate citizen
• Ongoing professional development with leading external providers
• Competitive remuneration, including discretionary performance incentives
• Group Salary Continuance insurance at the firm’s cost
• Market‑leading family‑friendly policies
• Comprehensive wellbeing support for you and your family (EAP + Osara Health)
• Access to corporate discounts across 400+ retailers

Ready to take the next steps?

Candidates can request reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process. If you need any specific adjustment, please contact our People team so we can work together to support you.

We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+, persons with disabilities, as well as individuals of all ages, and cultures. We're a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.

If you’re looking to develop your financial lines career in a firm that values high performance, integrity, flexibility and growth—while still having fun along the way—we’d love to hear from you. Please talk to our Talent Acquisition Manager, Rachel Gerreyn on 0467 486 867 about joining Gilchrist Connell. Alternatively, hit the apply button to submit your CV and cover letter.