Employment Lawyer

About the role
As an Employment Lawyer (Associate/Senior Associate), you will play a crucial role in providing expert legal advice and support to a diverse range of corporate clients on all aspects of employment and industrial relations law.
  
What’s on Offer

• Attractive salary package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Genuine work-life balance
• High-quality, diverse client work
• Strong focus on career development and progression
• Supportive, inclusive team culture

What you'll be doing

• Advising clients on a wide variety of employment-related matters, including contracts, awards, enterprise agreements, workplace policies, discrimination, terminations and industrial disputes
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, workplace policies and other legal documents
• Representing clients in employment-related litigation, mediations and negotiations
• Staying up-to-date with changes in employment legislation and case law to ensure clients receive the most current and relevant advice
• Collaborating with the wider legal team to provide seamless, end-to-end support to clients
• Assisting with the supervision and mentoring of junior lawyers and legal support staff

What we're looking for

• A law degree and admission to practice as a solicitor in Australia
• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in employment and industrial relations law, ideally gained within a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team
• Excellent knowledge of employment legislation, case law and best practices
• Strong communication and client relationship skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in clear, accessible terms
• Proven experience in managing a diverse caseload and delivering high-quality, commercially-focused advice
• Exceptional attention to detail and drafting skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team environment

About our client
Our client is a thriving and well-regarded CBD law firm known for its inclusive and collaborative culture. With strong leadership, excellent resources, and a steady pipeline of quality work, the firm offers an environment where lawyers can genuinely grow and succeed.

How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply Now button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Ref No: 3988289t