Legal Counsel

Slater and Gordon Lawyers 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 a week of shutdown leave, paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

Employees covered by our Enterprise Agreement, will also enjoy access to additional paid service leave, a confirmed 1 July salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and much more.

*What are we looking for?*
A rewarding opportunity is now available to join our highly regarded National Medical Law team in our Sydney office. We are now seeking a specialised Personal Injury Lawyer (8+ PAE) on a full time permanent basis.

The role of Legal Counsel at Slater and Gordon is recognised as a deep subject matter expert and leader in their designated area of law. In this role, you will be responsible for the management of an abuse law practice, including the effective resolution of complex and litigated matters, and responsible for contributing to the development and success of your practice area more broadly.

Duties and responsibilities in this role will include

• Role model superior technical expertise in the medical law practice group, actively contributing to excellent client outcomes and contributing to a high performing, effective and collegiate working environment
• Conduct and manage a high number of new client matters, managing client expectations on difficult and complex matters and working with senior practitioners, counsel and external experts as required to clarify complex legal issues
• Function as the acknowledged expert in the medical law practice area
• Build a reputation as a referral contact point for existing clients and institutional referrals
• Develop strong and trusted relationships with counsel and other key stakeholders both internally and externally in the legal market
• Actively work to raise both your own and your practice group's profile through the publication of media stories both internally and externally
• Effectively manage your own file load and file management in accordance with the practice management system baseline compliance
• Comply with the firm's National Practice Standards
• Other duties as directed

*What will you bring?*
It is imperative that as a Legal Counsel Lawyer with the firm, you will be required to make regular complex decisions that will impact directly on your matters, but in consultation with your direct manager and wider practice managers, will assist in the development of the practice group. You will also bring the following skills and attributes

• Post admission experience (8+ PAE) as a Personal Injury Lawyer
• Sound legal technical experience (ability to analyse case viability; superior case management exposure; achieving best outcomes for clients)
• An ability to build strong relationships with all levels of staff
• Solution orientated problem-solving skills
• Taking a systematic and structured approach to work
• Effective planning, contract and delivery of projects
• Ability to show initiative
• Superior communication skills
• Sound technical and functional skills to support others
• A team player

*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.

To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Proof of work rights will be required as part of the Slater and Gordon application process.
Acknowledgement of Country
Slater and Gordon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.

Diversity + Inclusion
Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. S+G is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. We understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process please let us know in your application.