{"description": " 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 300 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 Special Counsel in our health law team in Brisbane. The role will involve amix of health and general liability matters, acting for medical and alliedhealth professionals and other health care providers in a variety of claims,disciplinary proceedings, litigated proceedings and coronial inquests. You'll collaborate with a team ofspecialists in their field headed up by Rob Samut and Sam Pillay -principals who are committed to empowering you and your 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 in health law;




- you enjoy building client relationships and achieving excellent outcomes for your clients;
- you draw on your own experience as a junior practitioner and recognise the importance of mentorship, willingly sharing your knowledge and expertise with others; and
- you are an all-rounder and a problem-solver who values collaboration and understands the importance of people and strong working relationships.

Perks 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 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 aconfidential application, please click 'Apply Now' and address your applicationto Katie Guarrera, People & Culture Manager.

This vacancy is being managedexclusively by the BN People & Culture team. Should we require externalsupport, we will reach out to our preferred agencies directly.

Barry Nilsson is committed tobuilding a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace where all of our peopleare supported to be their authentic selves, valued for their uniquecontributions, rewarded fairly, connected to colleagues, and empowered to achievetheir full potential. We welcome applications from Aboriginal & TorresStrait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+, as well as people of all ages, genders,abilities and cultures. Feel free to chat to the recruiter for this positionregarding any accommodations or adjustments you may require to the role or therecruitment process to ensure your equitable participation.

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📌 Insurance Special Counsel (Health & Public Liability) (Brisbane)
🏢 Leading
📍 Brisbane