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Careers at Gilshenan & Luton

Current Positions

Thank you for your interest in current employment opportunities with Gilshenan and Luton.

We currently have one position available in our Brisbane CBD office for a General Manager.

 

General Manager | Brisbane

BRISBANE CBD   |   FULL-TIME

This senior leadership role is central to the success of our firm, with responsibilities spanning operations, finance, people and strategy. You'll work closely with Directors and key team leaders to drive performance and growth.

Key areas of responsibility:

  • Lead firm-wide strategic planning and track KPIs
  • Oversee finance: budgeting, reporting & insights
  • Support a strong, inclusive team culture with HR
  • Drive continuous improvement and recruitment strategy
  • Manage ICT systems and vendor relationships
  • Ensure compliance with legal, financial and safety regulations
  • Oversee operations, including administration functions, insurance & service providers
  • Lead the firm’s business development and brand strategy
  • Champion change and drive firm profitability
  • Be a visible leader aligned with the firm’s values

About you

We’re looking for a confident leader with:

  • 7+ years’ management experience, ideally in professional services
  • Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
  • Interest in criminal and workplace law
  • Proven skills in finance, HR, and ICT operations
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
  • Hands-on leadership and excellent people skills
  • Confidence in reporting, decision-making and chairing meetings
  • Strong communication and time management under pressure
  • A drive to lead firm-wide initiatives from idea to delivery
  • Comfort with tech, systems and change management
  • A degree in business, commerce or law (MBA a plus)

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For more information please contact Erin Steward at Lawganised on 07 3017 4775, or erin.steward@lawganised.com

 

Criminal Law Clerkship

In addition to any current opportunities for ongoing roles, Gilshenan and Luton offer an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Criminal Law Clerkship each year. Applications open around October each year, and the clerkship is undertaken in January/February of the following year.

Learn more about the Summer Clerkship Program

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