Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel | Work and Road | ACT/NSW (incl. Sydney)
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.

*What are we looking for?*
A rewarding opportunity is now available to join our highly regarded NSW and ACT Work and Road team, with a focus on Canberra and the NSW South region. While the role is primarily based in these locations, we are a hybrid working national firm, and we welcome applications from strong candidates based in Sydney who are eager to contribute to meaningful, high-impact legal work.

We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer (8+ PAE) to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse and stimulating mix of common law and statutory benefits matters across NSW, ACT and federal (Comcare) workers compensation jurisdictions.

About The Role
As Legal Counsel, you'll be recognised as a subject matter expert and play a key leadership role within the team. You will manage a complex and varied caseload and contribute to both the operational and strategic success of our national practice. This role offers meaningful work across a range of jurisdictions, ideal for someone who enjoys the variety and challenge of working within multiple legal frameworks. You'll also have the opportunity to support junior lawyers and collaborate nationally with a collegiate, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed common law and statutory benefits practice across NSW, ACT, and federal (Comcare) schemes
• Deliver excellent client outcomes in complex and often litigated matters
• Collaborate with senior practitioners, counsel, and external experts to resolve legal and technical issues
• Maintain strong compliance and file management practices in line with National Practice Standards
• Build trusted internal and external relationships, including with stakeholders and referring bodies
• Contribute to team development, knowledge sharing, and profile-building activities
• Support and mentor junior team members as a senior leader within the practice

*What will you bring?*
As a Legal Counsel at Slater and Gordon, you will be required to make regular complex decisions that directly impact your matters. Working in consultation with your direct manager and wider practice managers, you'll also play a key role in shaping and developing the practice group.

You will also bring the following skills and attributes

• 8+ years post-admission experience as a Personal Injury Lawyer
• Sound technical experience and legal judgment, including the ability to analyse case viability, superior case management capability and a consistent focus on achieving optimal outcomes for clients
• Strong relationship-building skills across all levels of staff and external stakeholders
• A solution-oriented mindset and sound problem-solving ability
• A systematic and structured approach to legal practice
• Effective planning and delivery of projects and case strategies
• Strong initiative and the ability to work autonomously
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Technical and functional skills to support others across the team
• A strong team player with a collaborative and client-first attitude

Why Slater and Gordon?
At Slater and Gordon, we are proud to be a hybrid working national firm that values flexibility, inclusivity, and professional growth. Whether you're located in Canberra, Wollongong, or in central Sydney, you'll be joining a collaborative, expert team focused on making a difference in the lives of injured workers across Australia.

We offer

• A diverse and meaningful legal practice
• National collaboration across a highly experienced team
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• A supportive and high-performance culture

Ready to make a difference?
If you're an experienced personal injury lawyer looking to grow your impact and thrive in a dynamic, nationally connected team, we'd love to hear from you.

*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. Slater and Gordon 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.