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Job Associate / Senior Associate - Health (Defendant), Sydney

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Associate / Senior Associate - Health (Defendant), Sydney

Salary range: negotiable

Summary information

Position: Associate / Senior Associate - Health (Defendant)
Published: 08/08/2025. Valid until: 08/22/2025
Categories: Legal/Law Related
Job type: full time
Gender: any
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Description of the job

Category: Legal

Location: Sydney New South Wales Australia


SYDNEY | FULL TIME
Enhance your skills and knowledge with Australia’s leading Health Law Team
Experience a genuine merit-based environment—your progress depends on your contributions, free from outdated hierarchies
Enjoy flexible work arrangements with a 3:2 in-office to remote setup
Benefit from generous leave options, including the ability to purchase leave, parental leave, and leave as a reward for performance

About the firm
Our client stands out from traditional law firms. Their swift growth to the largest legal partnership in Australia illustrates that their distinctions are meaningful. They provide top-tier legal guidance to both government and commercial clients across all states and territories in Australia. With over 280 Partners and a workforce of 1700 throughout the firm, they are committed to excellence.

The opportunity
An exciting role awaits a motivated and dedicated individual to join their expanding Sydney Health team, collaborating with a respected Partner well-known in this field.

In this position, you will handle a diverse range of files, including Employment/Contractor arrangements within both public and private hospital sectors, IRC proceedings, hospital investigations, VMO contracts, terms and conditions, Professional Conduct (including NCAT proceedings), Medicare audits, Government inquiries, Contracts and Service Agreements, Privacy, and Health Policy. You will be integral to a cohesive team that works collaboratively, shares insights, supports one another, and aims to deliver exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee regulatory complaints and investigations from start to finish
  • Provide clients with timely and precise written advice
  • Engage directly with clients through marketing efforts
  • Work on exciting upcoming projects

To excel in this role, you will ideally have

  • 3+ years of post-admission experience (PAE)
  • A strong interest in the healthcare sector
  • Familiarity with the public and private health systems (preferred but not required)
  • Outstanding writing skills and the ability to connect effectively with clients
  • A passion for medico-legal matters and claims management
  • The capacity to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • A proactive approach

What’s on offer

  • Exceptional career advancement: Their distinct merit-based model ensures that career development is founded solely on merit. Their extensive size, diverse experience, and competitive pricing structure equip you for success. Unlike competitors, their Solicitor to Partner ratio allows for enhanced mentorship and greater client interaction. Their 180-day career forecasting sessions position you to accelerate your career growth.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to support your personal and professional life
  • Culture: Join a firm celebrated for its approachable and friendly atmosphere
  • Prestige: Be part of a firm consistently recognized as a leader in the Australian legal landscape, with your contributions acknowledged nationally
  • Location: Their state-of-the-art office is situated in the bustling heart of Sydney CBD, surrounded by a vibrant and interconnected legal community





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About the company Hooker & Heijden

Hooker & Heijden are General Insurance Recruitment Specialists. We represent Insurance broking jobs, Underwriting jobs and Claims jobs. Go to the company's page»


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