In-Demand First year lawyer Jobs in Sydney, Nsw

Lawyer 1+ PQE
Gilchrist Connell —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Lawyer/Associate - Responsible Business & ESG
Corrs Chambers Westgarth —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Research
- Business
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
11d
Lawyer/Associate - Real Estate
Corrs Chambers Westgarth —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Negotiation
- Parental leave
12d
Expressions of Interest - Legal Assistants Sydney
Corrs Chambers Westgarth —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Parental leave
4d
Lawyer / Associate – Dispute Resolution, Family Law
Russell Kennedy —Sydney NSW
- Communication skills
- Time management
Paralegal (Medical Negligence)
Maurice Blackburn —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
4d
Litigation/Regulatory Lawyer | Senior Associate | OGC
PWC Australia —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Lawyer - CTP
Moray & Agnew Lawyers —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Lawyer/Associate - Toxic Tort
Moray & Agnew Lawyers —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Paralegal
LEAP Legal Software —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Editing
- Gym membership
- Free food
Quick Apply
Corporate & Commercial Lawyer - PAE 8 yrs +
Roberts Legal Services Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Quick Apply
6d
Lawyer - Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety
Russell Kennedy —Sydney NSW
- Call employer
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
11d
Legal Counsel
Harvey Norman —Homebush West NSW
- Full-time
- Negotiation
- Parental leave
Lawyer | Workplace Law | Manager
PWC Australia —Sydney NSW
- Parental leave
Senior Associate - Responsible Business & ESG
Corrs Chambers Westgarth —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Business
- Leadership
- Parental leave
11d
Legal Counsel - Hotel Development
EVT Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Hotel experience
- Parental leave
Community Engagement Manager, Data Centres (Australia)
Anthropic —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- AI
- Parental leave
Investment Banking Division - Associate, Investment Banking (Sydney/Melbourne)
Morgan Stanley —Sydney NSW
- Analysis skills
- Recruiting
- Communication skills
14d
Insurance Solicitor / Associate (Professional Indemnity)
Barry Nilsson —Sydney NSW
- Office
- Parental leave
6d
General Counsel
Glitch Productions —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Remote
- Office
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Work from home
- Gym membership

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Lawyer 1+ PQE

Gilchrist Connell
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Legal drafting
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Financial Lines/Coverage

sydney

Full-time

05 May 2026

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 Financial Lines practice in Sydney and are seeking a talented Solicitor (1+ PQE) to join our high‑performing team. You will work closely with leading Sydney principals on complex, high‑value financial lines matters, supporting major 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 meaningful responsibility early, exposure to sophisticated matters, and structured mentoring in a team that values excellence, collaboration and development. It is an ideal opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to build deep financial lines expertise within a nationally respected practice.

About you

You will likely bring:

Around 1+ years’ post‑admission experience, ideally in insurance litigation
A genuine interest in financial lines and insurance law
Strong drafting and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences
Initiative, confidence and a proactive approach to your development
The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
A strong academic background
A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn from experienced practitioners

Why join Gilchrist Connell

At Gilchrist Connell, we offer more than just excellent work—we offer a career environment where people 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 step

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 Partner, Rachel Gerreyn on 0467 486 867 about joining Gilchrist Connell. Alternatively, hit the button to submit your CV and cover letter.

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