Insurance Defense Associate — Flexible Hours, Growth

Barry Nilsson; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentorship

Flexible 9.5-day fortnight (WFH)

Annual performance bonus

Dress for your Day

BNWell health program

Parental leave and wellbeing policies

Job summary

Barry Nilsson in Melbourne seeks an Associate to join its Insurance & Health practice. You will defend claims against directors, officers, companies and professionals, working with a team of specialists led by Hubert Wajszel and Scott Shelly, and you will be supported in your career progression.

The firm emphasizes collaboration, excellence, inclusion and innovation, offering mentorship, flexible working arrangements and a culture that encourages authenticity.

Qualifications

• You are an experienced practitioner in the defendant insurance space.
• 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 strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Defend a variety of claims brought against directors, officers and companies, and professionals across industries.
• Collaborate with a team of specialists headed by principals who support career progression.

Skills

Defendant insurance experience

File management

Client relationship building

Collaborative problem solving

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 exciting growth opportunity awaits you as an Insurance Associate in Melbourne. With a diverse and high-quality insurance practice, we are open to candidates who are interested in working across both financial lines and health, or who wish to build a specialised practice in either field. You will collaborate with a highly regarded team of specialists led by Hubert Wajszel and Scott Shelly, Principals who are committed to supporting your professional development and career progression.

In the financial lines space, you will defend a broad range of claims brought against directors, officers, companies and professionals across the legal, financial services, construction and property sectors. In the health practice, you will act for hospitals, clinics, medical and allied health professionals, and other healthcare providers in a variety of claims, disciplinary matters, litigated proceedings and coronial inquests.

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;
• you can efficiently manage your own file load;
• you enjoy building client relationships and achieving excellent outcomes; and
• you are a problem-solver who values collaboration and understands the importance of strong working relationships.
  
  

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 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. Apply today.

To make a confidential application, please click ‘Apply Now’ and address your application to Lulu Schneiders, People & Culture Manager.

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. Feel free to chat to the recruiter for this position regarding any accommodations or adjustments you may require to the role or the recruitment process to ensure your equitable participation.