Insurance Solicitor / Associate (Professional Indemnity)

Barry.Nillson Lawyers; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer of Choice

Flexible working (9.5-day fortnight)

Annual performance bonus

BNWell wellbeing program

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Pro bono opportunities

Job summary

Barry Nilsson in Sydney seeks a Solicitor or Associate to join our Insurance & Health team. You will handle defence and coverage matters across professional indemnity, transaction liability, financial lines, D&O, and statutory liability, collaborating with senior specialists to advance client outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years' defendant insurance experience, strong file-management skills, and a collaborative, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in defendant insurance, focusing on public liability or professional indemnity.
• Ability to manage own file load efficiently.
• Strong client relationships and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Defence and coverage work across professional indemnity, transaction liability, financial lines, director and officer liability and statutory liability.
• Collaborate with a team of specialists headed by principals to progress cases and client outcomes.

Skills

Insurance litigation experience

Job description

About Us

Welcome toBarry Nilsson. For 60 years, we’ve been shaping a better experience for ourclients and our people. What sets our firm apart is not just what we do, but who we are: a teamknown for its collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence, inclusion, andinnovation. As an award-winning national lawfirm, we’ve built a culture that empowers you to not only grow your career, butbe your authentic self while you do it.

About the Team

Our national Insurance & Healthpractice combines deep industry knowledge with local expertise and the higheststandards of client service. Our team of more than 300 specialist lawyers has thedepth of experience and agility to help our clients, both in Australia andoverseas, to navigate the complex risk landscape and support their insureds.

About the Role

An engaging opportunity awaits you as a Solicitor or Associate in ourinsurance team in Sydney. We have rewarding work on offer as coverage anddefence counsel across a number of complex lines of business includingprofessional indemnity, transaction liability (including warranty &indemnity), financial lines, director and officer liability and statutoryliability. You’ll collaborate with a team of specialists in their field headedup by Carmen Elder, James Berg and James Morse– principals who arecommitted to empowering you and your career progression.

About You

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

• you have 2-4 years of experience in the defendant insurance space with a focus on public liability or professional indemnity;
• 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 beembraced for who you are – because we’re a firm defined by our people. Stepinto a workplace where individuality is celebrated, ambitions are realised, andcollaboration drives success. At Barry Nilsson, it’s about being you and goingfurther.

Barry Nilsson is committed tobuilding a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace where all of our peopleare supported to be their authentic selves, valued for their uniquecontributions, rewarded fairly, connected to colleagues, and empowered to achievetheir full potential. We welcome applications from Aboriginal & TorresStrait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+, as well as people of all ages, genders,abilities and cultures. Feel free to chat to the recruiter for this positionregarding any accommodations or adjustments you may require to the role or therecruitment process to ensure your equitable participation.

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