Principal Lawyer

11 hours ago

Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia NPAA Services Pty Ltd Full time $200,000 - $300,000 per year

Founding Principal Lawyer (Equity-Level Opportunity)

  • Location: Bowen Hills, Brisbane
  • Salary: $200,000 p.a. Base + 30% Profit Share
  • Work Type: Full Time

About the Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a new law firm in Brisbane. Unlike the risks of a typical start-up; this venture is fully funded.

We are an Australian organisation that services professional associations with over 25,000 members. We are providing all the funding, the operational infrastructure, and most importantly a reliable, immediate stream of clients.

The goal is to build the next generation of a "union-based" law firm, a proven model that created many national personal injury law firms. You will have full professional autonomy to build the team, shape the culture, and drive the firm's growth from day one.  

The Financial Proposition

This is not a traditional salaried role. We are looking for a partner, with the compensation reflecting that:

  • A competitive base salary of $200,000 per annum.
  • A 30% profit share of the firm's net profit.
  • No Personal Billable Hours. Your performance is measured by the firm's overall success and profitability, not 6-minute units.

Key Responsibilities

As the Founding Principal, you will:

  • Lead and mentor the legal team, fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Drive the firm's operational efficiency, financial performance, and strategic growth.
  • Assume ultimate responsibility for the quality, conduct, and compliance of all legal matters.
  • Oversee the firm's core services in Employment/Industrial Law and Personal Injury Law.
  • Serve as the primary counsel and face of the firm within our membership community.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A current (or the ability to obtain) Principal Practising Certificate in Queensland.
  • Preferred proficiency and experience in both Industrial/Employment Law and Personal Injury Law.
  • A genuine entrepreneurial spirit with commercial insight.
  • Proven experience in leading and mentoring a high-performing legal team.
  • The ambition to build a legacy practice on an uncommonly stable foundation.

How to Apply

If you are a builder, a leader, and an exceptional lawyer ready to take the next step, we want to hear from you.

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