Insurance Senior Associate/Special Counsel

Barry Nilsson; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer of Choice (7 years)

Flexible working arrangements (9.5-day

Dress for your Day

Health & Wellbeing program BNWell

Wellbeing allowance and leave day

Parental leave 26 weeks

Pro bono and secondments opportunities

Job summary

Barry Nilsson is recruiting for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel in its Perth insurance team. The role involves handling litigious and contentious matters arising from professional indemnity, complex liability, regulatory investigations and management liability lines of insurance, alongside general commercial litigation.

You will work with a team led by Jock Inness-Campbell to advance your career within a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced practitioner in the defendant insurance space with a focus on professional indemnity.
• Ability to manage a demanding file load end-to-end.
• Proven ability to build and sustain client relationships and deliver excellent outcomes.
• Mentor more junior lawyers and share expertise within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of defense insurance matters including professional indemnity disputes.
• Provide strategic advice and representation in litigious and contentious matters.
• Collaborate with specialists and contribute to business development and client service.

Skills

Defendant insurance

Professional indemnity

Litigation management

Client relationship building

Mentoring juniors

Collaborative teamwork

Education

LLB/JD

Australian admitted solicitor

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 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 opportunity awaits you as a Senior Associate or Special Counsel in our insurance team in Perth. We have rewarding work on offer, focusing on a range of litigious and contentious matters arising from professional indemnity, complex liability, regulatory investigations and management liability lines of insurance, together with general commercial litigation. You’ll collaborate with a team of specialists in their field headed up by Jock Inness-Campbell – principal who is committed to empowering you and your career progression.

About You

• you are an experienced practitioner in the defendant insurance space with a focus on professional indemnity;
• you can efficiently manage your own file load;
• you enjoy building client relationships and achieving excellent outcomes;
• 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 for more senior role
• you are a problem-solver who values collaboration and understands the importance of 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.

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.