Insurance Associate (Health & Public Liability)

Barry Nilsson; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Mentorship program

Annual bonus

Dress for your Day

BNWell health program

Job summary

Barry Nilsson in Brisbane is seeking an Associate to join our Health law team. You will handle a mix of health and general liability matters, acting for medical and allied health professionals in claims, disciplinary proceedings, and coronial inquests, collaborating with a specialist team led by Rob Samut and Sam Pillay.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years PAE in defendant insurance, enjoys managing own files, building client relationships, and solving problems through collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years PAE in defendant insurance space, specifically in health law.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of health and general liability matters for medical and allied health professionals, in claims, disciplinary proceedings, litigated matters and coronial inquests.
• Collaborate with a team of specialists in their field headed by Rob Samut and Sam Pillay, focusing on empowering your career progression.

Skills

Health law

Defendant insurance

Client relationships

Job description

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 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 an Associate in our health law team in Brisbane. The role will involve a mix of health and general liability matters, acting for medical and allied health professionals and other health care providers in a variety of claims, disciplinary proceedings, litigated proceedings and coronial inquests. You’ll collaborate with a team of specialists in their field headed up by Rob Samut and Sam Pillay – principals who are committed to empowering you and your career progression.

About You

• you are an experienced practitioner (3-6 years PAE) in the defendant insurance space, specifically in health law;
• you can efficiently manage your own file load;
• you enjoy building client relationships and achieving excellent outcomes;
• 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

• 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; 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.

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.