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 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
An opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor/Associate to join our team in Perth. This position will involve defending
a variety of claims brought against directors, officers and companies across
the financial services, construction, property, and allied health industries. There will be an opportunity to
work directly with most local and international participants in the financial
lines market, and
to be involved in a diverse range of litigated and non-litigated matters. You’ll
collaborate with a team of specialists in their field headed up by Toby Barrie
and Jason Hart – 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:
- 2+
years' PAE;
- previous
defendant insurance experience (preferably professional indemnity);
- ability
to build strong client relationships with a focus on client service;
- effective communication skills; and
- 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;
- 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
leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave with no primary/secondary carer
distinction.
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 Isabella Berti, People and Culture Adviser.
This vacancy is being managed
exclusively by the BN People & Culture team. Should we require external
support, we will reach out to our preferred agencies directly.
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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