About Us
Welcome toBarry Nilsson. For 60 years, we've been shaping a better experience for ourclients and our people. What sets our firm apart is not just what we do, but who we are: a teamknown for its collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence, inclusion, andinnovation. As an award-winning national lawfirm, we've built a culture that empowers you to not only grow your career, butbe your authentic self while you do it.
About the Team
Our national Insurance & Healthpractice combines deep industry knowledge with local expertise and the higheststandards of client service. Our team of more than 200 specialist lawyers havethe depth of experience and agility to help our clients navigate the complexrisk landscape and support their insureds.
About the Role
An engaging opportunity awaits you asa Senior Associate in our Brisbane insurance team. The role offers a broadrange of public liability and general insurance work from an array of clients. You'llcollaborate with a team of specialists in their field headed up by FionaSennett and Rhett Kennedy – principals who are committed to empowering you and yourcareer progression.
About You
If the following sounds like you, wewould love to hear from you:
* you are an experienced practitioner in the defendant insurance space with a focus on property damage;
* you enjoy building client relationships and achieving excellent outcomes for your clients;
* you remember what it was like being a junior practitioner and understand the importance of mentoring, and are happy to pass on your expertise and knowledge; and
* you are an all-rounder and a problem-solver who values collaboration and understands the importance of people and strong working relationships.
Benefits of Working with Us
Just to name a few, we have:
* been awarded 2025 'Insurance Team of the Year' -Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards;
* been acknowledged as an 'Employer of Choice' for the last 6 years;
* a supportive environment where managers genuinely care about your wellbeing;
* ·opportunities for structured mentorship and continuous professional development;
* firm laptops available to all to support our agile working model;
* progressive policies for flexible working arrangements including a 9.5-day fortnight, working from home, purchase of leave options and a public holiday swap policy;
* an annual performance bonus scheme designed to recognise and reward strong performance;
* a relaxed office environment where you can "Dress for your Day";
* access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of our people including a yearly health & wellbeing allowance and a health & wellbeing leave day;
* a shared care parental policy with equal leave for all parents; and
* support to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments, volunteering and industry appointments.
Ready to Go Further?
From your first day, expect to beembraced for who you are — because we're a firm defined by our people. Stepinto a workplace where individuality is celebrated, ambitions are realised, andcollaboration drives success. At Barry Nilsson, it's about being you and goingfurther. Apply today.
To make a confidential application,please click 'Apply Now' or contact Pei Wen Liau, People & Culture Officer.
Barry Nilsson is committed to beingan inclusive law firm that employs and retains the best and most diversetalent. We value diversity and foster aculture where our people are happy to come to work as their true selves feelingrespected, valued and supported. We welcome applications from Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds regardless ofgender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
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