Insurance Lawyer – All Levels

About the Firm

Barry Nilsson is an award-winning national law firm with a 60-year history of delivering strong outcomes for clients and building a supportive workplace for its people. The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, focus on excellence, and commitment to inclusion and innovation.

About the Team

The national Insurance & Health practice brings together extensive sector knowledge with local insight and a high standard of client service. With more than 200 specialist lawyers, the team supports clients in Australia and overseas as they manage complex risk issues and insurance-related matters.

About the Opportunity

This is an opportunity for a litigation lawyer to join the insurance team in Hobart. The role involves varied work across insurance and health matters, with a focus on general insurance claims. You will work alongside experienced specialists and principals who are invested in team development and career progression.

What You Will Bring

The firm is looking for someone with experience in defendant insurance, plaintiff litigation, or commercial litigation. You should be confident handling your own caseload, enjoy developing client relationships, and be motivated by achieving strong results. A collaborative approach and sound problem-solving skills are also important.

Benefits and Working Environment

Barry Nilsson offers a range of workplace benefits, including:

• Recognition as an Employer of Choice for the past 7 years
• A caring and supportive management approach with genuine focus on employee wellbeing
• Structured mentoring and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Flexible working options, including a 9.5-day fortnight, work-from-home arrangements, leave purchase options, and a public holiday swap policy
• An annual performance bonus to acknowledge strong contributions
• A relaxed workplace culture with a Dress for Your Day approach
• Access to BNWell, a health and wellbeing program supporting mental, physical, and financial wellbeing, plus a yearly wellbeing allowance and a wellbeing leave day
• Shared care parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave, with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
• Support for pro bono legal work, secondments, volunteering, and industry appointments

Diversity and Inclusion

The firm is committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and flexible workplace where individuals are respected, supported, and fairly rewarded. Applications are welcomed from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people of all ages, genders, abilities, and cultural backgrounds. Reasonable workplace or recruitment adjustments can be discussed with the recruiter to support equitable participation.

Application Note

Interested candidates may submit a confidential application or contact Lulu Schneiders, People & Culture Adviser, for further information.