Insurance Associate (Liability)

Barry.Nillson Lawyers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Nilsson in Sydney is seeking an Associate for our Insurance team to work on public liability and general insurance matters, including personal injury, property damage, and historical institutional liability. You will join a specialist team led by recognised principals and be supported in your career progression.

Expect a collaborative, high-performing environment that values excellence, inclusion, and ongoing professional development as you grow your practice within our national practice.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in defendant insurance and liability litigation.
• Ability to manage your own file load efficiently.
• Skilled at building client relationships and delivering outcomes.
• Problem-solver who values collaboration and strong working relationships.

Skills

Insurance law

Litigation

Client relationships

Collaboration

Job description

About Us

Welcome to Barry Nilsson. For 60 years, we’ve been shaping a betterexperience for our clients and our people. What sets our firm apart is not justwhat we do, but who we are: a team known for its collaborative spirit andcommitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation. As an award-winningnational law firm, we’ve built a culture that empowers you to not only growyour career, but be your authentic self while you do it.

About the Team

Our national Insurance & Health practice combines deep industryknowledge with local expertise and the highest standards of client service. Ourteam of more than 200 specialist lawyers has the depth of experience andagility to help our clients, both in Australia and overseas, to navigate thecomplex risk landscape and support their insureds.

About the Role

An engaging opportunity awaits you as an Associate in our insurance team inSydney. We have rewarding work on offer in the public liability and generalinsurance space, focusing on personal injury, property damage and historicalinstitutional liability claims. You’ll collaborate with a team of specialistsin their field headed up by Nick Bell, Nick Andrew and Stephanie Carter – principals who arecommitted to empowering you and your career progression.

About You

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

• you have 2-4 years of experience in the defendant insurance and litigation space, particularlywithin the liability area;
• you can efficientlymanage your own file load;
• you enjoy buildingclient relationships and achieving excellent outcomes;
• you are a problem-solverwho values collaboration and understands the importance of strong workingrelationships.

Benefits of Working with Us

Just to name a few, we have:

• been acknowledged as an‘Employer of Choice’ for the last 7 years;
• a supportive environmentwhere managers genuinely care about your wellbeing;
• opportunities forstructured mentorship and continuous professional development;
• progressive policies forflexible working arrangements including a 9.5-day fortnight, working fromhome, purchase of leave options and a public holiday swap policy;
• an annual performancebonus scheme designed to recognise and reward strong performance;
• a relaxed officeenvironment where you can “Dress for your Day”;
• access to our Health& Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the mental, physical andfinancial wellbeing of our people including a yearly health &wellbeing allowance and a health & wellbeing leave day;
• a shared care parentalleave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave with no primary/secondary carerdistinction; and
• support to undertake probono 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 afirm defined by our people. Step into a workplace where individuality iscelebrated, ambitions are realised, and collaboration drives success. At BarryNilsson, it’s about being you and going further.

Barry Nilsson is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexibleworkplace where all of our people are supported to be their authentic selves,valued for their unique contributions, rewarded fairly, connected tocolleagues, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We welcomeapplications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+, aswell as people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultures. Feel free to chatto the recruiter for this position regarding any accommodations or adjustmentsyou may require to the role or the recruitment process to ensure your equitableparticipation.