Insurance Senior Associate / Special Counsel in Sydney

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.

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.

An engaging opportunity awaits you as a Senior Associate or Special Counsel in our Insurance team in Sydney, with a focus on financial lines. The role will involve defending a variety of claims brought against directors, officers and companies, and professionals across the legal, financial services, construction and property industries. You’ll collaborate with a team of specialists in their field headed up by Simon Black and Thomas Byrne – principals who are committed to empowering you and your career progression.

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

• You have 4+ years of experience 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 are a problem-solver who values collaboration and understands the importance of strong working relationships.

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;
• Support to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments, volunteering and industry appointments.

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.