Insurance Law Specialist Partner

4 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Barry Nilsson Full time

The Barry Nilsson firm is a renowned national law firm with a 60-year history, boasting over 440 staff and a strong reputation for insurance and health law expertise. Our team provides top-tier industry knowledge, allowing us to deliver exceptional client service and achieve the highest standards of excellence.

As a firm, we have been consistently recognized as an Employer of Choice by the Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice awards for six consecutive years. Our culture is described as friendly, professional, flexible, and down-to-earth, with our people valuing approachability, accessibility, and responsiveness from their managers. In our latest staff engagement survey, 91% of respondents praised their manager's approachability and responsiveness, highlighting a genuine care for their wellbeing.

Our Insurance & Health team is led by 33 industry-leading principals across six states, with a strong presence in the insurance space. Our award-winning team is known for producing high-quality advice and delivering exceptional client service, handling claims across all major classes of insurance and representing prominent names in the insurance industry both locally and internationally.

Due to our growth, we are seeking an Insurance Law Specialist Partner to join our CTP team in Brisbane. This role will work closely with Stewart Boland, a leading expert in insurance law recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021.

The Insurance Law Specialist Partner will be responsible for a range of CTP matters, including single to multi-vehicle accident claims, common whiplash cases, major and catastrophic injury claims, complex liability disputes, and contested damages claims.

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess:

  • Previous defendant insurance experience, preferably in CTP;
  • The ability to build strong client relationships with a focus on exceptional client service;
  • Effective communication skills;
  • The ability and enthusiasm to mentor junior practitioners;
  • A collaborative and pragmatic approach.

We offer a competitive salary of $160,000 - $220,000 per annum, plus benefits including a firm laptop, flexible working arrangements, annual performance bonuses, well-structured mentoring, access to our Health & Wellbeing program, and shared care parental policies.

Barry Nilsson is committed to being an inclusive law firm, valuing diversity and fostering a culture where our people feel respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, or ethnicity.



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