At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our insurance team to handle exciting liability cases and collaborate with top specialists.
- Company: Barry Nilsson, an award-winning law firm known for its inclusive and innovative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, mentorship, and a supportive environment focused on your wellbeing.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for pro bono work and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the legal field while being your authentic self.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years in defendant insurance and litigation, strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
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 200 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 an Associate in our insurance team in Sydney. We have rewarding work on offer in the public liability and general insurance space, focusing on personal injury, property damage and historical institutional liability claims. You’ll collaborate with a team of specialists in their field headed up by Nick Bell, Nick Andrew and Stephanie Carter – principals who are committed to empowering you and your career progression.
About You
- You have 2-4 years of experience in the defendant insurance and litigation space, particularly within the liability area.
- 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.
Benefits Of Working With Us
- 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.
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. 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.
Insurance Associate in Sydney employer: Barry Nilsson
At Barry Nilsson, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises your wellbeing and career growth. With flexible working arrangements, structured mentorship, and a strong focus on professional development, our Sydney-based insurance team empowers you to thrive while making meaningful contributions in the liability space. Join us and experience a culture where individuality is celebrated, collaboration drives success, and your unique talents are valued.
