Senior Workers' Compensation Counsel — Hybrid Canberra

Slater and Gordon Lawyers

Canberra

Hybrid

AUD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Shutdown leave
Paid parental leave
Long service leave
Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Slater and Gordon Lawyers is seeking a Senior Lawyer/Senior Legal Counsel to join our Canberra Workers Compensation team. This is a full-time, permanent role with flexible work arrangements and a collaborative culture built on client-focused outcomes.

You will lead complex personal injury matters, provide strategic legal and commercial advice, and foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders while upholding our commitment to work-life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

  • Previous practising experience in personal injury law with a passion for Workers Compensation
  • Exceptional negotiation and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage client relationships
  • Ability to listen to and empathise with clients and their families
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to work autonomously in a team

Responsibilities

  • Management of a Workers Compensation practice
  • Provide clear, practical and concise legal and commercial advice
  • Provide a tailored approach to clients to understand the context of their matter
  • Identify practical and innovative solutions for clients
  • Maintain and build new client relationships for the practice
  • Provide exceptional service to clients

Skills

Negotiation skills
Communication
Relationship management
Autonomy
Empathy
Judgement
Organisation

Job description

Slater and Gordon Lawyers is seeking a Senior Lawyer/Senior Legal Counsel to join our Canberra Workers Compensation team. This is a full-time, permanent role with flexible work arrangements and a collaborative culture built on client-focused outcomes.

You will lead complex personal injury matters, provide strategic legal and commercial advice, and foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders while upholding our commitment to work-life balance and professional development.

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