At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team while managing complex workers compensation cases across NSW.
- Company: Respected legal practice with a focus on personal injury law.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid work, supportive team, and leadership opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make an immediate impact in a senior role while mentoring others.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in workers compensation law and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Your role will involve supporting a North NSW-based team, playing 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
- 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
- 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.
Senior Lawyer in Sydney employer: Sharp & Carter
At Sharp & Carter, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. As a Group Accountant, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that encourages innovation and offers opportunities for career advancement, all while working in the vibrant landscape of Australia. Our commitment to employee well-being and development makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
