Senior Lawyer- PI & Workers Compensation
- Seeking a senior Workers Compensation Lawyer for a leadership role.
- Provide technical leadership and support to a team of lawyers.
- Manage a portfolio of workers compensation matters across NSW.
Our client is seeking a senior Workers Compensation Lawyer to join its NSW practice in a key leadership capacity. This role offers a unique opportunity for an accredited specialist to combine hands-on legal practice with team leadership, technical mentoring and operational oversight. More focus in results- less on billings
Your role
Supporting a North NSW-based team, you will play a critical role in maintaining technical excellence, managing workflow and ensuring continuity across a busy and successful workers compensation practice. You do not need to be based in North NSW.
This position will suit a senior practitioner who enjoys leading others while remaining actively involved in complex workers compensation matters.
The Role You will provide technical leadership and day-to-day support to a team of lawyers while maintaining your own practice across NSW workers compensation matters.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of workers compensation matters across the IRO and WID jurisdiction
- Providing technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior lawyers
- Leading and developing a team of three to four legal professionals
- Overseeing workflow, quality assurance and practice performance
- Managing complex and escalated matters
- Supporting capability development across the broader workers compensation team
- Working closely with leadership to ensure client service and operational objectives are achieved
About You
- Accreditation as a Specialist in Personal Injury Law
- An unrestricted practising certificate
- A minimum of 10 years' relevant legal experience
- Current and substantial experience in NSW workers compensation law
- Strong technical expertise within the IRO and WID environment
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including supervising and developing lawyers
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with immediate impact
- Blend of technical legal practice and people leadership
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Sydney or North/East NSW location considered
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of an established practice
- Potential for the role to evolve into a longer-term opportunity
This role is ideally suited to a current workers compensation specialist who is looking to leverage their technical expertise while taking on meaningful leadership responsibility within a respected and growing practice.
For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.
0450 363 147
lruddy@sharpandcarter.com.au
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