Insurance Senior Associate

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 200 specialist lawyers have
the depth of experience and agility to help our clients navigate the complex
risk landscape and support their insureds.

About the Role
An engaging opportunity awaits you as
a Senior Associate in our Brisbane insurance team. The role offers a broad
range of public liability and general insurance work from an array of clients. You'll
collaborate with a team of specialists in their field headed up by Fiona
Sennett and Rhett Kennedy – 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 a focus on property damage;
• you enjoy building client relationships and achieving excellent outcomes for your clients;
• you remember what it was like being a junior practitioner and understand the importance of mentoring, and are happy to pass on your expertise and knowledge; 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 awarded 2025 'Insurance Team of the Year' - Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards;
• been acknowledged as an 'Employer of Choice' for the last 6 years;
• a supportive environment where managers genuinely care about your wellbeing;
• ·opportunities for structured mentorship and continuous professional development;
• firm laptops available to all to support our agile working model;
• 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 policy with equal leave for all parents; 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' or contact Pei Wen Liau, People & Culture Officer.

Barry Nilsson is committed to being
an inclusive law firm that employs and retains the best and most diverse
talent.  We value diversity and foster a
culture where our people are happy to come to work as their true selves feeling
respected, valued and supported. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds regardless of
gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.

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