Senior Associate

Gilchrist Connell; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Mentor junior lawyers

Pro bono practice

Wellbeing support

Training and development

Discounts for retailers

Job summary

Gilchrist Connell in Perth is seeking a Senior Associate (5–8 years PAE) to join our Workers’ Compensation team. The role offers flexibility with options for full-time or part-time work and a clear pathway for career progression.

You will collaborate with experienced senior lawyers, have opportunities to broaden practice, deepen client relationships and develop leadership capabilities in a supportive, down-to-earth culture.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years post-qualification experience in workers’ compensation or insurance
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Collaborative mindset with willingness to mentor junior lawyers
• Ability to balance part-time and full-time commitments

Skills

Client-focused problem-solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

Ready to take the lead on quality workers’ compensation matters, with the support of experienced senior lawyers and a clear pathway for career progression?

Gilchrist Connell is a leading Australian insurance law firm with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

As our Perth practice continues to grow, we are looking for a Senior Associate (5 – 8 years’ PAE) to join our Workers’ Compensation team, working closely with Ellie McGrory.

There is flexibility in this role, and we welcome both full-time and part-time candidates.

If you are a part-time candidate and would like to increase your work hours over time, we will work with you to do so. Equally, we will support you if you prefer to remain part-time.

At Gilchrist Connell, we have clear, objective pathways for career progression.

There will be an opportunity to move beyond the Senior Associate role, with senior leaders invested in your development. There is an opportunity to broaden your practice, deepen client relationships and build your leadership capability.

You will be joining a collaborative, down-to-earth team where you will have the freedom to take the lead, without losing the support and guidance of experienced senior practitioners.

We have built a reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients while creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

For six consecutive years, we have been recognised as an Australasian Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice. We are also a certified Great Place to Work, a Family Friendly Workplace, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, and were recognised in the 2027 Best Law Firms list by Best Lawyers.

At Gilchrist Connell, you can expect:

• Genuine flexibility that supports your career and your life outside of work. You will be working with leaders who appreciate and understand the practical realities of balancing part-time work with other commitments.
• Access to corporate discounts for over 400 retailers.
• Opportunities to mentor and develop junior lawyers, while growing your own leadership capability.
• Access to a standalone pro bono practice and meaningful community initiatives.
• An award-winning culture built on collaboration, ambition and having fun along the way.
• Group Salary Continuance (GSC) at the Firm’s cost.
• Market leading family friendly policies entitlements over and above government entitlements.
• Access to internal and external professional development and training.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support services through our EAP Provider and Osara Health, available to you and your family.

About You

You’ll ideally bring:

• Practical, client-focused problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute as part of a team.
• A genuine interest in mentoring and developing junior team members.

Gilchrist Connell is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our People Team if we can support you in any way.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career and want to work for a Firm that values high performance, innovation, growth, whilst having fun along the way, we would love to hear from you!

A quick note to agencies – we do not need support with this role at present. Thank you.

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