At the Law Society of Western Australia, we acknowledge that the quality of our working environment has a direct impact on our overall enjoyment of life. We offer a series of policies and benefits to recognise the contribution of our staff, maintain employee engagement and morale, and increase productivity. Read about the benefits of working for the Law Society of Western Australia.
The Law Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Current Opportunities:
There are currently no opportunities.
About the Law Society of Western Australia
The Law Society of Western Australia is the peak professional association for lawyers in Western Australia. The Law Society is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the representation of its members and to the enhancement of the legal profession through its many services. It is a respected leader and influential contributor to law reform, access to justice, community services and education programmes and continuing professional development. The Law Society provides an important point of connection and engagement for the legal profession.
Our Vision is to be the essential membership for the legal profession.
Our Mission is to deliver strong advocacy, high-value networking, education and support services for the Western Australian legal profession.
Our Purpose is to be the voice of the legal profession in Western Australia.
Our strategic Imperatives are to be an influential voice, an essential support and a central point for connections across the profession, industry and community.
The Role:
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a full-time position which reports directly to the President of the Law Society on behalf of the Council.
The CEO leads the organisation and has four (4) General Managers responsible for the following areas reporting to them:
- Advocacy and Professional Development
- Corporate Services
- Law Mutual (WA)
- Marketing, Business Development and Community Engagement
About You:
You will be a leader with a wide range of experience including in the areas of policy, advocacy, government relations and preferably within the legal sector, government or a related industry/professional association body.
You will also have a proven track record of influencing policy outcomes, and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, government, and other peak bodies and associations.
What We Offer:
You will enjoy leading a professional team within a supportive organisation where expertise and experience is openly shared and continuous improvement and best practice is encouraged and supported. To be successful in this position it is envisaged you will be a motivated self-starter with demonstrated initiative and have sound experience in the above as well as leading an organisation.
A competitive remuneration is offered dependent on your qualifications and experience. In addition to this, you will be entitled to the normal 4 weeks annual leave plus an additional 10 gifted leave days leave and 11 rostered days off each calendar year in accordance with the Law Society’s Policies. To see the full benefits of working at the Law Society please click here.
Applications must include a current Resume along with a covering letter addressing the selection criteria set out in the Position Description which can be found in the Position Information Pack on the Law Society website here.
Applications close 5:00 pm Friday 27 September 2024. (The Law Society reserves the right to close applications sooner) and are to be submitted electronically via SEEK or email to dprice@lawsocietywa.asn.au.
To have a confidential discussion regarding the role, please initially contact the current Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Price on 9324 8607.
The Law Society of Western Australia is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Law Society of Western Australia is seeking to appoint a part time General Manager of Law Mutual (WA). Law Mutual (WA) is a registered business name and is operated by the Law Society of Western Australia. Law Mutual (WA) administers the compulsory professional indemnity insurance scheme for legal practitioners in Western Australia. This position is an excellent opportunity for an insurance portfolio management specialist to take on this leadership role.
The position is responsible to the Chief Executive Officer of Law Mutual (WA), who is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Law Society of Western Australia. The General Manager is responsible for managing a small team in order to achieve the operational and strategic objectives of Law Mutual (WA) which are principally the arrangement and management of the professional indemnity insurance scheme for legal practitioners in Western Australia.
The principal accountability of the role is the ongoing management of a scheme for Professional Indemnity Insurance for legal practitioners in WA, including insurance placement and recoveries, pricing, policy coverage, claims and risk management. The General Manager will also implement and oversee Law Mutual (WA)’s risk management services
About You:
We are interested in applicants who are legally qualified, have a good understanding of the legal profession and structure, possess competencies normally associated with a GM level position in a professional/Insurance services enterprise. We highly value experience and skills in professional indemnity insurance portfolio management, including pricing, reserving, claims development and policy wording. Experience in risk management techniques and claims management is desirable.
What We Offer:
You will enjoy being part of a professional team within an organisation where expertise and experience is openly shared and continuous improvement and best practice is encouraged and supported. To be successful in this position it is envisaged you will be a motivated self-starter with demonstrated initiative and have sound experience in the above as well as managing a small team.
A competitive remuneration is offered dependent on your qualifications and experience. To see the full benefits of working at the Law Society please click here.
To have a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact the Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Price on 9324 8605 or email dprice@lawsocietywa.asn.au.
Applicants are requested to submit their Resume along with a short covering letter addressing the selection criteria set out in the Position Description to dprice@lawsocietywa.asn.au. Please read the Position Description for more information.
The Law Society of Western Australia is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
