Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people. Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the office. We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee benefits including an extra week of annual leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, extra-long service leave together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. About the role

Slater and Gordon are a leading class actions and personal injury law firm, united by a shared purpose to provide easier access to world class legal services for everyday Australians. Our Work and Road practice supports clients through some of the most challenging times in their lives, and we are proud of the care, expertise and outcomes we deliver. We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our well-established Sunshine office. This is a senior leadership role suited to an accomplished personal injury lawyer who brings deep technical expertise, strong commercial judgement and a passion for developing others. You will be a recognised subject matter expert within the practice, responsible for managing a complex and high value caseload while playing a critical role in shaping team performance, client experience and the continued growth of the practice group. Working closely with the Head of Practice and Senior Practice Leaders, you will provide technical leadership, mentor and develop lawyers, and contribute meaningfully to operational excellence, risk management, business performance and strategic initiatives. What you'll do

Manage a complex and high value portfolio of workers compensation and personal injury matters, delivering consistently strong client and commercial outcomes Provide expert legal guidance, strategic direction and case supervision across the practice group Act as a technical leader and subject matter expert, supporting complex legal issues, litigation strategy and dispute resolution Mentor, coach and formally develop junior and senior lawyers, building technical capability, strong case management disciplines and exceptional client care Lead by example in client engagement, negotiation, advocacy and dispute resolution Support the Head of Practice with operational leadership including performance management, financial forecasting, budgeting, risk management and governance Drive strong file progression, client conversion, pricing discipline and financial performance What will you bring?

You will be a highly experienced personal injury lawyer with significant post admission experience and a proven track record of managing complex and high value matters end to end. You will bring deep technical expertise in workers compensation and personal injury law, coupled with strong commercial acumen and sound professional judgement. You will have demonstrated experience mentoring and developing lawyers, with a genuine passion for building capability, lifting standards and fostering high performing teams. Your leadership style will be collaborative, accountable and values driven, enabling you to positively influence culture and performance. You will possess outstanding communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility and confidence to operate as a trusted advisor to clients, peers and senior leaders alike. What next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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