Insurance Senior Associate/Special Counsel (Property Damage/Coverage Liability)

About Us

Welcome to Barry Nilsson. For 60 years, we've been shaping a better experiencefor our clients and our people. What sets our firm apart is not just what wedo, but who we are: a team known for its collaborative spirit and commitment toexcellence, 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 beyour authentic self while you do it.




About the Team

Our national Insurance & Health practice combines deep industry knowledgewith local expertise and the highest standards of client service. Our team ofmore than 300 specialist lawyers has the depth of experience and agility tohelp our clients, both in Australia and overseas, to navigate the complex risklandscape and support their insureds.




About the Role

An engaging opportunity awaits you as a Senior Associate or Special Counsel inour insurance team in Brisbane. The role offers a broad range of publicliability and general insurance work, with a focus on property damage and coverage liability claims, acting for the biggest names in the insurance industry,both locally and overseas. You'll collaborate with a team of specialists intheir field headed up by Peter Murdoch and Megan Daniel - principals who arecommitted 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;


• you enjoy building client relationships and achieving excellent outcomes for your clients;


• you draw on your own experience as a junior practitioner and recognise the importance of mentorship, willingly sharing your knowledge and expertise with others; 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 acknowledged as an 'Employer of Choice' for the last 7 years;


• a supportive environment where managers genuinely care about your wellbeing;


• opportunities for structured mentorship and continuous professional development;


• 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 leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave with no primary/secondary carer distinction; 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 afirm defined by our people. Step into a workplace where individuality iscelebrated, ambitions are realised, and collaboration drives success. At BarryNilsson, it's about being you and going further. Apply today.



To make a confidential application, please click 'Apply Now' and address yourapplication to Alex Trixner, People & Culture Officer.



This vacancy is being managed exclusively by the BN People & Culture team.Should we require external support, we will reach out to our preferred agenciesdirectly.



Barry Nilsson is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexibleworkplace where all of our people are supported to be their authentic selves,valued for their unique contributions, rewarded fairly, connected tocolleagues, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We welcomeapplications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+, aswell as people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultures. Feel free to chatto the recruiter for this position regarding any accommodations or adjustmentsyou may require to the role or the recruitment process to ensure your equitableparticipation.



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