Senior Associate | Health Law (Medical Malpractice)

Location: Sydney

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)

An outstanding opportunity is available for a Senior Associate with at least 5 years’ post‑admission and technical experience to join our market‑leading Health Law team in Sydney.

Working directly with Sarah Lark, one of our pre‑eminent medical malpractice partners, and her market leading team, you will play a key role in a specialist practice advising icare and all NSW Health agencies, on a wide range of complex and high‑profile matters, including:

• medical malpractice and negligence claims
• coronial inquests and inquiries

This role sits within a supportive, flexible and highly collaborative team. You will be trusted to take ownership of matters, client engagement, mentor junior lawyers, and deliver top tier quality, pragmatic, government focused that reflect a deep understanding of clients' needs.

About You

You will bring:

• at least 5 years’ post‑admission and technical experience in health‑related disputes, ideally including medical malpractice and/or coronial law (experience acting for NSW Health is advantageous but not essential);
• experience practising in the NSW District Court and Supreme Court, with strong familiarity with the NSW Coroner's Court;
• excellent plain‑English drafting skills and the confidence to advise clients on complex legal and regulatory issues;
• a high level of technical excellence and attention to detail;
• a strong client‑service mindset, with demonstrated experience building and maintaining trusted client relationships;
• the ability to work autonomously while thriving in a team‑based, collaborative environment; and
• pride in your work, your professional reputation, and the firm you represent.

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Alexandra.Hussain@minterellison.com.