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.
Our national Family Law group is led by nine highly regarded Principals who are committed to supporting you and your career progression. The team handles complex and challenging work for a diverse client base, and is recognised and awarded for the quality of its advice, outcomes and service. It is also a friendly, down to earth and supportive group of professionals.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking New Zealand qualified Senior Associates and Special Counsel who are looking to relocate and join our Brisbane Family Law team. This role would suit someone who has strong hands-on family law experience and is ready to make an immediate contribution, while continuing to develop their skills within a supportive and collaborative team. You’ll work across the full range of family law services including property and parenting matters, on complex cases that call for a strategic approach to help clients achieve the best possible outcomes.
For successful applicants, a guaranteed sign-on bonus will be offered to assist with relocation costs.
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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 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 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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For 60 years, Barry Nilsson has been shaping a better legal experience, putting our clients first - where they belong.
Our Insurance & Health and Family Law, Wills & Estates practices combine the highest standards of industry knowledge with local expertise to provide our clients with service they can trust.
We have grown to become an award-winning national law firm of more than 500 staff, working alongside our clients and evolving our services to meet their changing needs, while building a strong internal culture that supports our people to thrive and contributes to our community.
