Legal Counsel

Slater & Gordon Lawyers; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Parental leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Slater and Gordon is seeking a Legal Counsel specialising in Public Liability to join our Melbourne team. You will manage client matters, provide strategic advice, and collaborate with colleagues and external experts to progress cases.

You will mentor junior lawyers, maintain strong client relationships and ensure timely, quality outcomes while upholding the firm’s commitment to accessible justice and outstanding client service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public liability practice and relevant legislation.
• Strong client communication and expectation management.
• Ability to assess risks and provide practical, strategic advice.
• Willingness to mentor junior lawyers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage new and existing client matters, including complex legal issues.
• Build trusted client relationships through clear communication and considered advice.
• Work with external experts to progress matters.
• Support and develop junior lawyers and legal support staff.
• Maintain effective file management, identify risks and help achieve timely outcomes.

Skills

Public liability law

Client communication

Risk assessment

Mentoring juniors

Job description

At Slater and Gordon, purpose and progress go hand in hand. We're a place for people who want to do meaningful work and make a real impact.

For more than 90 years, we've stood beside people taking on systems, institutions and opponents far bigger than themselves. As a leading personal injury and class actions firm, we use the law to open up access to justice and fight for what's fair, because justice matters.

This isn't a place for standing still. It's a place to do great work, grow your capabilities and be part of something bigger than yourself.

Why join us?

We offer accessible, world-class legal services to people from all backgrounds and socioeconomic circumstances, simplifying the legal process and supporting clients at every step. Make a difference for clients. Build your practice. Grow your career.

At Slater and Gordon, we work towards powerful outcomes for our clients every day. As a Legal Counsel in Public Liability, you’ll manage your own practice, working closely with clients, colleagues, counsel and external experts. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues and help strengthen the technical skills of the team and client and referral relationships that support our work.

What you’ll do

• Manage new and existing client matters, including complex legal issues.
• Build trusted client relationships through clear communication and considered advice.
• Work with external experts to progress matters.
• Support and develop junior lawyers and legal support staff.
• Maintain effective file management, identify risks and help achieve timely outcomes.

What you’ll bring

• A sound working knowledge of your practice area.
• Strong client communication skills and the ability to manage expectations.
• Sound judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence taking responsibility for matters, while knowing when to seek guidance.
• The ability to identify risks and work collaboratively to find solutions.
• A commitment to quality work, timely advice and excellent client service.
• An interest in developing client and referral relationships and supporting others to grow.

A career that works for you

We’re committed to supporting your career and wellbeing with:

• Genuine hybrid working and flexibility to suit different life stages and needs.
• Structured learning and professional development.
• Recognition of high performance and clear progression pathways.
• Outstanding benefits, including paid shutdown leave, 26 weeks of paid parental leave, additional long service leave, and ongoing wellbeing and development initiatives.

Acknowledgement of Country
Slater and Gordon acknowledge 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 and inclusion
Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and do 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.

Slater and Gordon. Formidable Advocates. Justice Platform, Open for All.