Senior Family Lawyer

The Firm
We are Barry Nilsson (BN), aspecialist national mid-tier law firm with a 60+ year history and over 420staff. We don't practise in everything, just in what we know (and what we knowwell) which is Insurance &
Health, Family Law and Wills &
Estates.

We have plenty of accolades under ourbelt from industry bodies for our expertise and client service but mostimportantly, we are proud to be recognised for our commitment to our peopleafter being named an Employer of Choice for the last five consecutive years byAustralasian Lawyer. Our people describe us as approachable, collaborative,professional and most importantly down to earth.
The Team
Our national family law group islooking for a talented and driven senior lawyer. We are a highly motivatedteam, led by six well respected Principals. We are consistently recognised forour commitment to quality, successful outcomes and exceptional client service.We offer the opportunity to work across States/offices, together with genuinepathways for career progression.
The Role
Do you thrive on complex cases anddelivering exceptional results? An exciting opportunity has arisen for anexperienced, highly motivated and ambitious family lawyer to join our growingBrisbane office. This is your chance to be part of a team that provides a fullrange of family law services in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney for local,international, and expatriate clients. The role involves working across a broadrange of complex family law matters with a strategic approach to problemsolving and helping our clients achieve their goals.

The Successful Candidate
We would love to hear from you if youhave the following skills, experience and attributes:

• extensivefamily law experience;
  
• abilityto buildstrong relationships with a focus on client service;
  
• excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills;
  
• abilityand enthusiasm to mentor junior practitioners;
  and
• acollaborative and pragmatic approach.

Specialist Accreditation in FamilyLaw will be highly regarded.
The Benefits
We offer a broad range of benefits toour people including:

• a firm laptop to support our agile working model;
  
• flexible working arrangements including a 9.5 day fortnight, working from home, purchase of leave options and public holiday swap policy;
  
• annual performance bonus scheme designed to recognise and reward strong performance;
  
• well-developed and structured mentoring, as well as internal and external training to assist with career progression;
  
• casual office environment with our dress for your day policy;
  
• access to our Health &
  Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the overall wellbeing of our people including a yearly health &
  wellbeing allowance andhealth &
  wellbeing day;
  
• 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
To make a confidential application,please click 'Apply Now' and address your application to Katie Guarrera, People&
Culture Manager.

Barry Nilsson is committed to being an inclusive law firmthat employs and retains the best and most diverse talent. We valuediversity and foster a culture where our people are happy to come to work astheir true selves feeling respected, valued and supported. We welcomeapplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from peopleof all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation,disability or ethnicity.