Partner Level - Personal Injury Lawyer

Gorilla Jobs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Superannuation

Performance bonus

Equity pathway

Flexible culture

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs in Brisbane seeks an experienced Senior Personal Injury Lawyer at Partner level to lead a growing boutique practice. You will oversee a portfolio of complex PI matters and mentor junior lawyers, driving strategy to achieve real outcomes for clients. The role emphasizes integrity, autonomy, and a path toward equity.

You will work with a team committed to fairness and community engagement. The successful candidate will leverage 8+ years in PI and a leadership track to shape the

Qualifications

• 8+ years PAE in Personal Injury law with demonstrated leadership experience (private practice).
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio of compensation cases including MVA, Work Cover and public liability.
• Ability to drive team performance while mentoring and developing staff.
• Strong community-minded ethos and commitment to ethical practice.
• Partnership or equity experience highly regarded, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of complex personal injury files across areas like motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, public liability, and insurance claims.
• Lead and mentor a Brisbane-based Personal Injury team to drive strategy and growth.
• Shape firm direction and culture within a values-driven boutique environment.
• Collaborate with junior lawyers and paralegals to deliver client-focused outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Client advocacy

Mentoring

Team management

Strategic planning

Job description

Partner – Personal Injury Lawyer

Senior Personal Injury Lawyer (Partner level) wanted in Brisbane. Step into a leading role with purpose-driven practice.

3 Key Points:

• Join a growing, values-led boutique firm with strong community ties
• Lead a high-performing Personal Injury team in Brisbane
• Attractive package: $200K–$250K + Super + Bonus

About the Firm:

Join our client’s award-winning and fast-growing personal injury firm—known for doing things differently. Founded on principles of fairness, respect and compassion, this boutique legal practice has quickly grown into a powerhouse with multiple offices across Queensland. Their client-centric approach and strong social justice ethos have made them a respected name in the legal industry.

With deep roots in compensation law—including insurance, injury, and negligence matters—our client maintains a strong reputation for fighting for the underdog. From humble beginnings with a small team, they now operate a thriving network across Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, and beyond, with a strong emphasis on ethical and professional legal service.

About the position:

Our client is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Personal Injury Lawyer at Partner level to join their Brisbane team. This is a rare opportunity to lead within a firm that champions integrity and inclusivity, with a focus on real results for clients—not billable hours.

You’ll oversee a portfolio of complex personal injury files across areas like motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, public liability, and insurance claims. Working with a capable team of junior lawyers and paralegals, you’ll help drive strategy, mentoring, and growth within the Brisbane practice while aligning with the firm’s values-based culture.

This role is suited to a senior practitioner in Personal Injury who thrives on autonomy, purpose and the chance to shape the next generation of talent within a firm that genuinely puts people first.

Key Requirements:

• 8+ years PAE in Personal Injury law with demonstrated leadership experience (private practice)
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio of compensation cases including MVA, Work Cover and public liability
• Ability to drive team performance while mentoring and developing staff
• Strong community-minded ethos and commitment to ethical practice
• Partnership or equity experience highly regarded, but not essential

On offer:

• Competitive Salary Package: $200,000 to $250,000 + Super + Performance Bonus
• Leadership Opportunity: Help grow a dynamic Brisbane office while shaping firm direction
• Pathway to Equity: Be part of a partnership model that supports growth and inclusion
• Purpose-Driven Practice: Work with professionals who value fairness, ethics and community engagement
• Flexible Culture: Autonomy, balance, and trust in how you lead and deliver results

Additional information

• Salary package of $200,000 to $250,000 DOE
• Join a growing, values-led boutique firm with strong community ties
• Lead a high-performing Personal Injury team in Brisbane

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