Legal Practice Director
Full-Time (4 days: Tuesday-Friday)
\$180,000 - \$250,000 + performance incentive
We are seeking an experienced Legal Practice Director (LPD) to join the firm in a senior employed capacity.
This role is a salaried employee position, not an equity or partnership position. Future structural opportunities may be discussed for the right candidate.
The Role
* Serve as Legal Practice Director of the firm (as an employee Director)
* Establish and maintain compliance systems and risk frameworks
* Supervise legal staff and ensure high-quality service delivery
* Oversee legal operations, file management, and client outcomes
* Contribute to financial performance and operational efficiency
* Engage with the Board and regulators (LPBWA) as required
* Support the development of a structured, compliant, and scalable practice
* This is a hands‑on leadership role with accountability, not a passive or advisory position
What We’re Looking For
* Unrestricted WA practising certificate with eligibility to act as LPD
* Experience in legal practice management or senior leadership
* Strong understanding of:
o Uniform Law compliance
o Trust accounting and supervision obligations
o Risk and governance in a legal practice
o Commercial awareness and ability to operate within a business‑led environment
* High level of professional judgment and integrity
Role Structure (Important)
* This is a salaried employee position
* You will not be required to contribute capital or hold equity
* You are required to be appointed as a Director of the Company in a shared role with the majority shareholder
* The firm operates with board-level oversight and centralised business management
What Sets This Role Apart
* 4-day full-time structure (Tuesday-Friday)
* Senior remuneration: \$180k‑\$250k + incentives
* Opportunity to lead a growing, purpose‑driven practice
* Ability to focus on legal leadership and compliance, with business infrastructure support
Important
This role carries statutory and professional responsibilities as Legal Practice Director. It is suited to practitioners who are comfortable operating at that level within an employed (non‑owner) structure.
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