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 Family Law and Wills & Estates group is led by nine well respected
Principals who are committed to empowering you and your career progression. The
team handles a broad range of complex and challenging work for a range of
clients and is recognised and awarded for providing quality advice, outcomes
and service. We’re friendly, down to earth and supportive, and proud that our
firm carries the confidence of many years of working in family law and wills
& estates.

About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available
for a highly motivated and ambitious Wills & Estates Associate / Senior
Associate to join our Brisbane office. You will play an active role working
across all aspects of estates planning, administration and litigation with a
strong focus on estate planning. The successful candidate will work across
a range of matters taking a strategic approach to problem solving and helping
our clients achieve their goals.

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

• you are an experienced practitioner (3+ Years’ PAE) with strong technical skills in the wills & estates space;
• you enjoy building successful client relationships and achieving excellent outcomes;
• you are ready to step into a role where you can broaden your experience and build a long-term career in wills and estates 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 6 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 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 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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