About Us Welcome to BarryNilsson. For 60 years, we've been shaping a better experience for our clientsand our people. What sets our firm apart is not just what we do, but who weare: a team known for its collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence,inclusion, and innovation. As an award-winning national law firm, we've built aculture that empowers you to not only grow your career, but be your authenticself while you do it.
About theTeam Our nationalInsurance & Health practice combines deep industry knowledge with localexpertise and the highest standards of client service. Our team of more than200 specialist lawyers has the depth of experience and agility to help ourclients, both in Australia and overseas, to navigate the complex risk landscapeand support their insureds.
About theRole An opportunityawaits you as a Senior Associate or Special Counsel in our insurance team inPerth. We have rewarding work on offer, focusing on a range of litigious andcontentious matters arising from professional indemnity, directors &officers and management liability lines of insurance. In addition to this, wehave matters involving regulatory investigations, prosecutions and commercialdisputes. You'll collaborate with a team of specialists in their field headedup by Toby Barrie and Jason Hart - principals who are committed toempowering you and your career progression.
About You If the followingsounds like you, we would love to hear from you:
- you are an experienced practitioner in the defendant insurance space with a focus on professional indemnity;
- you can efficiently manage your own file load;
- you enjoy building client relationships and achieving excellent outcomes;
- 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 for more senior role
- you are a problem-solver who values collaboration and understands the importance of strong working relationships.
Benefitsof Working with Us Just to name a few,we have:
- been acknowledged as an 'Employer of Choice' for the last 7 years;
- a supportive environment where managers genuinely care about your wellbeing;
- progressive policies including a 9.5-day fortnight, working from home, purchase of leave options, volunteer leave, 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; and
- a shared care parental policy with equal leave for all parents.
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 Isabella Berti, People and Culture Adviser.
This vacancy is being managedexclusively by the BN People & Culture team. Should we require externalsupport, we will reach out to our preferred agencies directly.
Barry Nilsson is committed tobuilding a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace where all of our peopleare supported to be their authentic selves, valued for their uniquecontributions, rewarded fairly, connected to colleagues, and empowered to achievetheir full potential. We welcome applications from Aboriginal & TorresStrait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+, as well as people of all ages, genders,abilities and cultures. Feel free to chat to the recruiter for this positionregarding any accommodations or adjustments you may require to the role or therecruitment process to ensure your equitable participation.
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