Public Liability Counsel | Flexible Hybrid & Career Growth

Slater and Gordon Lawyers; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Parental leave

Long service leave

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Slater and Gordon is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage public liability matters, build trusted client relationships, and provide strategic advice across complex cases. You will work with external experts to progress matters and support junior lawyers, ensuring timely outcomes.

We offer genuine hybrid working and a commitment to professional development, recognition for high performance, and generous leave entitlements, including paid shutdown leave and extended parental leave, supporting

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of public liability law.
• Strong client communication and expectation management.
• Judgement and practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to identify risks and collaborate to find solutions.

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 identification

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Slater and Gordon is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage public liability matters, build trusted client relationships, and provide strategic advice across complex cases. You will work with external experts to progress matters and support junior lawyers, ensuring timely outcomes.

We offer genuine hybrid working and a commitment to professional development, recognition for high performance, and generous leave entitlements, including paid shutdown leave and extended parental leave, supporting