Director

Director / Salaried Partner (Non-Equity)

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 opportunity provides the chance to help shape a new practice while 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

• Acting as a legal practitioner director and 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

• 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 and advisory skills, with sound professional judgment


• 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) position


• A senior strategic role contributing to the establishment of a new Australian legal practice


• Support and backing from a well-established and highly successful UK law firm

How 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