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 grow your career and 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

We are looking 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 take a strategic approach to problem solving and help our clients achieve their goals across a range of matters.

About You

- you are an experienced practitioner (3+ years’ PAE) with solid 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

- 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;
- support to undertake pro bono legal work, volunteering and industry appointments.

Diversity and Inclusion

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+, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultures, and encourage applicants to let us know if any accommodations or adjustments are required for the role or recruitment process.

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📌 Wills & Estates Associate / Senior Associate (Brisbane City)
🏢 Barry Nilsson
📍 Brisbane City