About Us
Welcome toBarry Nilsson. For 60 years, we've been shaping a better experience for ourclients and our people. What sets our firm apart is not just what we do, but who we are: a teamknown for its collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence, inclusion, andinnovation. As an award-winning national lawfirm, we've built a culture that empowers you to not only grow your career, butbe your authentic self while you do it.
About the Team
Our national Insurance & Healthpractice combines deep industry knowledge with local expertise and the higheststandards of client service. Our team of more than 200 specialist lawyers has thedepth of experience and agility to help our clients, both in Australia andoverseas, to navigate the complex risk landscape and support their insureds.
About the Role
An engaging opportunity awaits you asa SeniorAssociate in our insurance team in Perth. We have rewarding work on offer in the liability and general insurance space, focusing on a range of litigious and contentious matters arising from skilled indemnity, directors & officers and management liability lines of insurance as well as regulatory investigations and prosecutions and commercial disputes. You'll collaborate with a team of specialists in theirfield and join a firm that is committed to your professional development and career progression.
About You
If the following sounds like you, wewould love to hear from you:
you are an experienced practitioner in the defendant insurance space with a focus on professional indemnity;
you can efficiently manage your own file load;
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 for more senior role
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 versatile 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 policy with equal leave for all parents; and
support to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments, volunteering and industry appointments.
Ready to Go Further?
From your first day, expect to beembraced for who you are - because we're a firm defined by our people. Stepinto a workplace where individuality is celebrated, ambitions are realised, andcollaboration drives success. At Barry Nilsson, it's about being you and goingfurther. Apply today.
To make a confidential application, please click 'Apply Now'or contact Katie Guarrera,People & Culture Manager.
Barry Nilsson is committed to building a diverse, inclusiveand flexible workplace where all of our people are supported to be theirauthentic selves, valued for their unique contributions, rewarded fairly,connected to colleagues, and empowered to achieve their full potential. Wewelcome applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples,LGBTIQ+, as well as people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultures. Feelfree to chat to the recruiter for this position regarding any accommodations oradjustments you may require to the role or the recruitment process to ensureyour equitable participation.
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📌 Senior Associate - Commercial & Insurance Litigation (Perth)
🏢 Barry Nilsson
📍 Perth