2027 Law Graduate

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

• We are seeking a Graduate to join our
• Insurance & Health practice in Sydney, commencing in January 2027.
• Through our structured 12-month
• Graduate Program, you will gain hands-on experience in a broad range of
• defendant insurance matters, including professional indemnity, financial lines,
• construction, property & statutory liability.
• You will be supported every step of
• the way through structured mentoring, regular professional development
• sessions, and the opportunity to undertake a pro bono secondment. While working
• full-time with us, you will complete your Practical Legal Training (PLT) on a
• part-time basis, with BN covering the cost of the course.
• Working alongside leading specialists
• in their fields, you will be mentored by senior practitioners and Principals
• who are genuinely invested in your development and committed to helping you succeed
• in practice and to grow your careers within the firm. This is an excellent
• opportunity to gain exposure to diverse practice areas, develop your legal,
• commercial and professional skills, and establish strong foundations for a
• long-term career in insurance law.

About You

• If the following sounds like you, we
• would love to hear from you:
• you have recently completed, or will complete, your law degree by December 2026.
• you have a genuine interest in defendant insurance and litigation;
• you are eager to learn, develop your legal skills, and take on new challenges;
• you have strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• you enjoy working collaboratively and building positive working relationships; and
• you are a proactive problem-solver with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Benefits of Working with Us

Just to name a few, we have

• been acknowledged as an ‘Employer of Choice’ for the last 8 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. Apply today.
• To make a
• confidential application, please click ‘Apply Now’ and address your application
• to Jo Clementson, People & Culture Adviser.
• This vacancy is being managed
• exclusively by the BN People & Culture team. No agency submissions please.
• 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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