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 300 specialist lawyers has the
depth of experience and agility to help our clients, both in Australia and
overseas, to navigate the complex risk landscape and support their insureds.
About the Role
Due to continued growth, an
opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join our Melbourne Insurance &
Health team working on a range of health law matters. The role will provide
opportunities for involvement acting for hospitals, clinics, medical and allied
health professionals and other health care providers in a variety of claims,
disciplinary proceedings, litigated proceedings and coronial inquests. You’ll
collaborate with a team of specialists in their field headed up by Hubert
Wajszel and Scott Shelly – 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 (3-6 years PAE) in the health law space;
- you can efficiently manage your own file load;
- you enjoy building client relationships and achieving excellent outcomes;
- you are a problem-solver who values collaboration and understands the importance of 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 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’ and address your application
to Lulu Schneiders, People & Culture Adviser.
Barry Nilsson is committed to
building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace where all of our people
are supported to be their authentic selves, valued for their unique
contributions, rewarded fairly, connected to colleagues, and empowered to achieve
their full potential. We welcome applications from Aboriginal & Torres
Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+, as well as people of all ages, genders,
abilities and cultures. Feel free to chat to the recruiter for this position
regarding any accommodations or adjustments you may require to the role or the
recruitment process to ensure your equitable participation.
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