Public Liability Senior Associate — Hybrid Work & Growth

Slater And Gordon; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 weeks paid parental leave

Long service leave

Shutdown leave

Job summary

Slater and Gordon is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate in Public Liability in Sydney. You will manage your own practice with support from senior lawyers and collaborate with clients, colleagues and legal staff to deliver strong outcomes.

The firm emphasises a genuine hybrid working model, structured development, and recognition of high performance, including extensive leave provisions and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Builds strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Uses sound judgement and a practical, solution-focused approach.
• Is organised and able to manage competing priorities across a busy practice.
• Takes responsibility for client matters while seeking guidance from senior lawyers when appropriate.
• Supports the development of junior colleagues and legal support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage new and existing client matters and help resolve complex legal issues.
• Build strong client relationships through clear, regular communication and considered advice.
• Work with senior lawyers, counsel and external experts where needed.
• Support and develop junior lawyers and legal support staff.
• Contribute to effective file management, risk identification and timely outcomes.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Judgement

Organization

Client service

Team collaboration

Job description

Slater and Gordon is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate in Public Liability in Sydney. You will manage your own practice with support from senior lawyers and collaborate with clients, colleagues and legal staff to deliver strong outcomes.

The firm emphasises a genuine hybrid working model, structured development, and recognition of high performance, including extensive leave provisions and wellbeing initiatives.