Lawyer: Employment

4 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia ClearCompany Full time
Lawyer/Associate: Employment

What's in it for you?
  • Direct mentorship from a trailblazing employment law Partner
  • Front-row seat on high-profile, career-defining workplace disputes
  • Boutique freedom with top-tier quality work & flexibility
About your new employer:
  • A leading independent national law firm with a modern, progressive identity
  • Known for delivering strategic, tailored solutions across employment, disputes, corporate, property, and more
  • Employment team led by a recognised, award-winning Partner specialising in workplace compliance, IR strategy, and complex disputes
  • Strong culture of diversity, inclusion, innovation, and community impact with a commitment to pro bono work
  • Genuine open-door access to Partners and strong, hands-on mentoring
  • Opportunity to take real ownership of high-quality, impactful matters in a dynamic boutique environment
About the role:
As an Employment Lawyer/Associate with 3+ years PQE, you'll work across the full spectrum of employment and industrial relations law, including:
  • Advising employers and employees on workplace rights, obligations and risks
  • Handling complex disputes, litigation and regulatory matters
  • Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, policies and agreements
  • Providing strategic advice on terminations, redundancies and restructures
  • Working closely with clients across a diverse range of industries
This role will suit someone who wants more autonomy, client exposure, and the chance to grow within a supportive boutique environment while still working on high-quality matters.

The ideal candidate:
  • 3+ years post-admission experience in employment law (or related litigation/IR)
  • Strong technical skills in drafting, advisory, and dispute resolution
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build strong client relationships
  • Commercial mindset with a practical, solution-focused approach
  • Comfortable managing matters autonomously while collaborating in a team environment
  • Detail-oriented, organised, and able to juggle competing deadlines
  • Eager to grow under the mentorship of a leading Partner and take on increasing responsibility
  • Values a supportive, inclusive culture and is motivated by delivering real impact for clients
If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?
  • We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
  • You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
  • We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
  • Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year. Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.
Contact Bart today

Please quote reference number BT/50979:
  • Call or text: 0483 957 178
  • Email: bthevenot@naimanclarke.com.au
  • LinkedIn message: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-thevenot/
  • #SCR-bart-thevenot
Alternatively, click apply and email your resume (in Word version only) and academic transcript.

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