Insurance Senior Associate / Special Counsel (Property Liability)
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About Us
Welcome to Barry Nilsson. For 60 years, we've been shaping a better experience for our clients and our people. What sets our firm apart is not just what we do, but who we are: a team known for its collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation. As an award-winning national law firm, we've built a culture that empowers you to not only grow your career, but be your authentic self while you do it.
About Us
Welcome to Barry Nilsson. For 60 years, we've been shaping a better experience for our clients and our people. What sets our firm apart is not just what we do, but who we are: a team known for its collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation. As an award-winning national law firm, we've built a culture that empowers you to not only grow your career, but be your authentic self while you do it.
About The Team
Our national Insurance & Health practice combines deep industry knowledge with local expertise and the highest standards of client service. Our team of more than 200 specialist lawyers have the depth of experience and agility to help our clients navigate the complex risk landscape and support their insureds.
About The Role
An engaging opportunity awaits you as a Senior Associate or Special Counsel in our Brisbane insurance team. The role offers a broad range of public liability and general insurance work from an array of clients, with a focus on property damage claims. You'll collaborate with a team of specialists in their field headed up by Fiona Sennett and Rhett Kennedy – principals who are committed to empowering you and your career progression.
About You
If the following sounds like you, we would 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 be embraced for who you are — because we're a firm defined by our people. Step into a workplace where individuality is celebrated, ambitions are realised, and collaboration drives success. At Barry Nilsson, it's about being you and going further. Apply today.
To make a confidential application, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Stephanie Papageorgiou, People & Culture Adviser.
Barry Nilsson is committed to being an inclusive law firm that employs and retains the best and most diverse talent. We value diversity and foster a culture where our people are happy to come to work as their true selves feeling respected, valued and supported. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
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