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 engaging opportunity awaits you as a Senior Associate or Special Counsel in
our insurance team in Brisbane. The role offers a broad range of public
liability and general insurance work, with a focus on personal injury and
property damage claims, acting for the biggest names in the insurance industry,
both locally and overseas. You'll collaborate with a team of specialists in
their field headed up by Peter Murdoch and Megan Daniel – principals who are
committed to empowering you and your career progression.
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 direct experience in
public liability;
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.
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
setting 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 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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📌 Insurance Senior Associate / Special Counsel (Public Liability) (Brisbane)
🏢 Barry Nilsson
📍 Brisbane