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 engaging opportunity awaits you as an Associate in our insurance team in
Sydney. We have rewarding work on offer in the public liability and general
insurance space, focusing on personal injury, property damage and historical
institutional liability claims. You’ll collaborate with a team of specialists
in their field headed up by Nick Bell and Nick Andrew – 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 and litigation space, particularly
within the liability area;
- 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 Jo Clementson, 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.
