Job Insurance Senior Associate / Special Counsel (Public Liability and/or Property), Brisbane

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Senior Associate or Special Counsel in our insurance team. We are looking for a number of practitioners to join us in our Brisbane office, with high quality work on offer in the liability and general insurance space with a focus on property damage. If you like the sound of working with blue chip insurer clients alongside preeminent leaders in the industry – we just might be a perfect match!


About Us
We are Barry Nilsson (BN), a specialist national law firm with a 60+ year history and over 450 staff. We don’t practise in everything, just in what we know (and what we know well) which is Insurance & Health, Family Law and Wills & Estates.

We have plenty of accolades under our belt from industry bodies for our expertise and client service but most importantly, we are proud to be recognised for our commitment to our people after being named an Employer of Choice for the last five consecutive years by Australasian Lawyer. Our people describe us as approachable, collaborative, professional and most importantly down to earth.


About You

• You are an experienced practitioner in the defendant insurance space
• You can efficiently manage your own file load
• You enjoy building client relationships and doing an excellent job for your clients
• You remember what it was like being a junior practitioner and how important mentoring is, and are happy to pass your expertise on
• You are an all-rounder, a problem-solver, you like collaboration and you understand the importance of people and having strong working relationships

The Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements are on offer to everyone
• Performance bonuses (that are actually in reach)
• Brand new purpose built offices
• Relaxed office environment where you can “Dress for your Day”
• Yearly Health & Wellbeing allowance and leave
• Paid parental leave for all parents
• Ability to get involved in pro bono work and community support

How to Apply
If it sounds like we are ticking a lot of your boxes, we would be really keen to hear from you! Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application to our People & Culture Officer, Stephanie Papageorgiou.


Our Commitment to Diversity
At Barry Nilsson, we're dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, or ethnicity. Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported.