Senior Associate/Special Counsel, Compensation Law

About this role

• Award winning Australian private practice
• A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
• Flexibility to balance working from home and the office

About the Company

Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra and global reach. Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery.

We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.

About the Role

Our team is growing and we have an opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our Compensation Law group.

An opportunity to join Australia's most experienced compensation law practice, acting for WorkSafe Victoria within the Victorian workers' compensation scheme.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of a portfolio of matters
• Client alignment and service, including client strategy reviews
• Reviewing medical and other expert material
• Liaising with employers and witnesses
• Researching and providing legal analysis
• Running all aspects of litigation including instructing at Court
• Drafting Court documents
• Engaging with workers' representatives, Courts, counsel, doctors, experts and other stakeholders
• Preparing letters of advice
• Appearing at Court, conferences and mediations
• Retaining and building business
• Supervising and mentoring lawyers to assist with their development
• Working in partnership with senior practitioners and other team members

About You

• 8+ years' PAE with a primary focus on Victorian Workers' Compensation (WorkSafe) matters
• Substantial experience across both common law damages and statutory benefits
• Demonstrated experience acting for statutory authority clients, with a strong understanding of WorkSafe processes, expectations and decision‑making frameworks
• Proven ability to manage a complex WorkSafe litigation portfolio end‑to‑end
• Defendant‑side workers' compensation experience essential; this role is not suited to candidates from plaintiff‑only practice
• Strong capability to operate as a trusted adviser, including at a senior stakeholder level
• TAC experience valued but not essential
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including supervision and mentoring of junior lawyers within a specialist compensation practice

Culture

People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.

Benefits 

Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.

We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include:

• Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
• Additional leave: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day
• Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: receive an annual $250 allowance in return for remote office equipment, fitness, and/or wellness expense
• Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal

How to apply

Click APPLY and visit www.landers.com.au for more information.

Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.

We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.