Job Description

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
An exciting growth opportunity awaits
you as a Senior Associate or Special Counsel in Melbourne. With a diverse and
high-quality insurance practice, we are open to candidates who are interested
in working across both financial lines and health, or who wish to build a
specialised practice in either field. You will collaborate with a highly
regarded team of specialists led by Hubert Wajszel and Scott Shelly, Principals
who are committed to supporting your professional development and career
progression.

In the financial lines space, you
will defend a broad range of claims brought against directors, officers,
companies and professionals across the legal, financial services, construction
and property sectors. In the health practice, you will act for hospitals,
clinics, medical and allied health professionals, and other healthcare
providers in a variety of claims, disciplinary matters, litigated proceedings
and coronial inquests.

About You
If the following sounds like you, we
would love to hear from you:

• you are an experienced practitioner in the defendant insurance space with a focus on professional indemnity;
• you enjoy building client relationships and achieving excellent outcomes;
• you remember what it was like being a junior practitioner and understand the importance of mentoring, and are happy to pass on your expertise and knowledge; 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;
• 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 Manager.

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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