AddressThe Firm
Barry Nilsson is a national law firm with a 60 year history and over 400 staff. We have an award winning reputation for leadership in insurance & health and family law.
For the last 5 years, BN has been listed as an Employer of Choice in the Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice awards. Our people describe our culture as friendly, professional, flexible and down-to-earth and the top three things they value most about working at BN are the people they work with, the flexible working options and work/life balance.
The Team
Our Insurance & Health department is headed up by 30 well-respected principals across six states. The department is recognised throughout the insurance industry for producing high quality advice and delivering exceptional service.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor or Associate to join our highly regarded financial lines team in Melbourne. The successful candidate will work closely two leading and respected financial lines Principals, Hubert Wajszel and Scott Shelly, on a range of litigated and unlitigated claims brought primarily against directors, officers and companies, and professionals across the legal, financial services, construction, property, and allied health industries.
The Successful Candidate
This role will suit a candidate with the following:
- previous defendant insurance experience within financial lines (favourable);
- focus on client service;
- strong communication skills;
- solid file management skills; and
- enthusiastic and pragmatic approach.
The Benefits
Barry Nilsson offers a broad range of benefits including:
- a truly flexible approach including remote working and flexible hours;
- a firm laptop/tablet for all employees to support flexible working;
- 9.5 day fortnight – finish at lunchtime every second Friday whilst still receiving full pay;
- annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria);
- opportunities for progression and development;
- our health and wellbeing program ‘BN Well’ which includes free EAP services, an annual health and wellbeing day and health and wellbeing allowance;
- structured mentoring, as well as internal and external training and education;
- up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents; and
- support to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments and industry appointments.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this opportunity with the firm, click the 'Apply now' button and submit your application via our online careers site. Please address your application to the People & Culture Adviser, Lulu Schneiders.
Barry Nilsson is committed to being an inclusive law firm that employs and retains the best and most diverse talent. We value diversity of thought, experience and perspective and aim to create a workplace where our people feel valued, respected and empowered. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
