Part-time Director

Perth I I Part Time

Part-time Director

The Firm
An international legal group expanding into Australia is seeking a senior Western Australia-qualified solicitor to take on a Director / Salaried Partner (Non-Equity) role. This part-time role provides the opportunity to play a role in shaping a new practice, ensuring it operates with strong governance and regulatory integrity. This position is ideal for experienced practitioners seeking flexible, part-time work, including those looking to maintain professional engagement without full-time hours.

The Role
The Director will be a key driver in establishing robust compliance and governance frameworks for the Australian practice. The role is primarily remote, with occasional office attendance in Western Australia, starting at one day per week with the option to increase to two or three days.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as a legal practitioner director / responsible solicitor for the Western Australian practice (subject to regulatory approval)
Leading compliance with the Legal Practice Board of WA, including trust accounting, practising certificate obligations, CPD, and professional conduct
Advising on operational, regulatory, and governance matters to support the Australian practice
Drafting, reviewing, and maintaining internal policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks
Developing and implementing governance structures to support growth and operational integrity
Collaborating with UK-based directors and teams, requiring flexibility to accommodate time zone differences
Providing guidance or oversight on personal injury matters where relevant

Regulatory Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the regulatory requirements to act as a Director / Legal Practitioner Director of an Australian Incorporated Legal Practice, including:
Admitted to practice as a solicitor in Western Australia
Hold a current, unrestricted practising certificate in Western Australia
Meet the eligibility requirements to act as a Legal Practitioner Director under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (WA)
Able to satisfy the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia’s criteria for directors of incorporated legal practices
Strong understanding of professional conduct obligations, trust accounting requirements, and legal regulatory compliance

The Candidate

Extensive senior-level experience practising law in Western Australia Strong understanding of WA legal regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks
Experience contributing to or managing law firm governance, compliance, and regulatory responsibilities
Ability to work autonomously while providing high-level strategic legal oversight
Strong legal drafting, advisory skills, and sound professional judgement Ability to work effectively with international colleagues across different time zones

Desirable Requirements

Background or experience in personal injury law
Prior experience operating in a partner, director, principal, or other senior leadership role within a legal practice
Exposure to establishing, launching, or supporting the development of a legal practice
Interest in contributing to the growth and expansion of an internationally connected legal practice

What's in it for you?   

Part-time work (1–3 days per week) with a remote-first arrangement
The opportunity to hold a Director / Salaried Partner (Non-Equity)
senior strategic position contributing to the establishment of a new Australian legal practice
Support and backing from a well-established and highly successful UK law firm

To Apply:  If you would like to work for a law firm with a great culture apply today! To confidentially discuss this opportunity, please contact Olivia on 08 6160 6204 or oliviam@people2people.com.au

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