Family Senior Associate / Special Counsel

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 Family Law group is headed up by nine well respected Principals who are committed to empowering you and your career progression. The team handles a broad range of complex and challenging work for a range of clients and is recognised and awarded for providing quality advice, outcomes and service. The team are also a friendly, down to earth and supportive group of professionals.

About the Role

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our Brisbane team. This role would suit someone who has strong hands-on family law experience and is ready to make an immediate contribution, while continuing to develop their skills within a supportive and collaborative team. You’ll work across the full range of family law services including property and parenting matters. The role involves working across a broad range of complex family law matters requiring a strategic approach to assist clients achieve the best outcomes.

About You

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

• you are an experienced practitioner with strong technical skills in the family law space;
• you enjoy building successful client relationships and achieving excellent outcomes;
• you understand the importance of mentoring, and are happy to pass on your expertise and knowledge to others; and
• you are a problem-solver who values collaboration and understands the importance of strong working relationships.

Specialist Accreditation in Family Law will be highly regarded.

Benefits of Working with Us

Just to name a few, we have:

• been acknowledged as an ‘Employer of Choice’ for the last 6 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 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. Apply today.

To make a confidential application, please click ‘Apply Now’ and address your application to Alex Trixner, People & Culture Officer.

This vacancy is being managed exclusively by the BN People & Culture team. Should we require external support, we will reach out to our preferred agencies directly.

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.

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