Job Description

The Opportunity

At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we continue to invest in our CTP practice as part of our broader national growth. Recognised by the Australian Financial Review as one of the Top 30 Fastest Growing Firms, we offer the scale, stability and sophistication of a national firm while maintaining a genuinely collaborative and personable culture.

We have an opportunity for an Associate to join our Sydney-based NSW CTP team, working with a strong and established client base. Our Sydney CTP practice is well regarded in the insurance market and acts for leading insurers on a broad range of statutory motor accident claims.

This role is ideal for a developing CTP lawyer looking to build their expertise while taking increasing ownership of matters, supported by experienced senior lawyers and Principals. You will work across a mix of straightforward and more complex claims, gaining valuable hands-on experience, including direct client exposure and involvement in strategic decision-making.

You will have direct access to two experienced Principals, providing mentoring, guidance and structured development as you strengthen your technical skills, advocacy capability and commercial approach to claims management.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 2–4 years’ post-admission experience in NSW CTP or insurance litigation
• Experience assisting with or managing CTP matters, with the ability and confidence to progress toward running files with increasing autonomy
• Exposure to the PIC and/or Courts (including conferences, directions hearings or procedural matters)
• Strong written communication and drafting skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and well-structured advice and correspondence
• Confidence in your work and decision-making, with a proactive approach to taking ownership of tasks and matters
• A pragmatic and commercially aware approach to claims management
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders
• Sound attention to detail, good judgment and a strong professional work ethic

Your New Team

You will be joining a high-performing and supportive CTP team that values teamwork, open communication and practical problem-solving. The team works closely together, sharing knowledge and experience to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes for clients.

With a mix of experienced practitioners and developing lawyers, this is an environment where you can continue to build confidence, refine your drafting and technical skills, and take on greater responsibility over time, supported by structured mentoring and exposure to quality work.

We place strong importance on culture—our people are approachable, respectful and invested in each other’s success. Your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to grow your career in a collaborative and engaging team.

About McInnes Wilson

We are a full-service firm with 61 Principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that values people. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards, Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.

Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:

• Progressive paid parental leave policy including superannuation contributions on paid parental leave
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Extensive reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies.
• Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions.

Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. We'd love to hear all about your experience, motivations and point of difference that you would bring to the role.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks. The successful applicant will require Australian Permanent Residency and hold evidence of full working rights.

Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team, recruitment@mcw.com.au.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups. If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process, please let us know.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact the business in relation to this vacancy. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered or accepted.