Insurance Senior Associate / Special Counsel (Professional Indemnity)

Barry Nilsson; Sydney; In loco; AUD 140.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

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Employer of Choice (7 years)

Flexible working arrangements

BNWell health & wellbeing program

Parental leave 26 weeks

Pro bono opportunities

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Barry Nilsson in Sydney is seeking an Insurance Senior Associate or Special Counsel focusing on professional indemnity within our Insurance team. You will defend a range of claims against directors, officers and professionals across industries, collaborating with a team led by Simon Black and Thomas Byrne.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in defendant insurance, with strong file management, client relationship skills, and a collaborative approach to problem solving.

Competenze

• 4+ years of experience in the defendant insurance space with a focus on professional indemnity.
• ability to efficiently manage own file load.
• ability to build client relationships and achieve excellent outcomes.
• problem-solver who values collaboration and strong working relationships.

Mansioni

• Defend a variety of claims brought against directors, officers and companies, and professionals across industries.
• Collaborate with a team of specialists led by Simon Black and Thomas Byrne.
• Focus on financial lines within the Insurance team.

Conoscenze

Defendant insurance experience

Professional indemnity

Client relations

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Insurance Senior Associate / Special Counsel (Professional Indemnity)

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 a Senior Associate or Special Counsel in our Insurance team in Sydney, with a focus on financial lines. The role will involve defending a variety of claims brought against directors, officers and companies, and professionals across the legal, financial services, construction and property industries. You’ll collaborate with a team of specialists in their field headed up by Simon Black and Thomas Byrne – 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 have 4+ years of experience 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 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.

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.