Lawyer- Employment Relations

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Montgomery Advisory Full time

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Fantastic opportunity for a lawyer to join a leading Employment Relations & Safety (ERS) practice in Brisbane.

  • 4-7 years' PAE
  • Advise on complex workplace relations and employment matters
  • Work with a supportive national team and respected leaders in the field

We represent a leading independent Australian law firm with a strong national footprint and a reputation for delivering strategic, commercial, and practical advice.

Employment Relations & Safety Team

The Brisbane ERS team is a small team working closely with all partners, alongside a similarly sized Sydney team. The group advises across the full spectrum of workplace relations and industrial law, from front-end advisory to back-end disputes. Matters span strategic employment advice, industrial relations, enterprise bargaining, discrimination, workplace investigations, and employment litigation in courts and tribunals. The practice offers a supportive and collaborative environment, with strong mentoring, client contact, and career development opportunities.

Position Description

In this role, you will:

  • Advise private and public sector clients on employment and industrial relations matters, including compliance, enterprise bargaining, workplace change, and dispute management
  • Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and workplace documentation
  • Represent clients in courts, tribunals, and commissions on employment and industrial disputes
  • Provide strategic advice to minimise risk and resolve workplace claims
  • Work closely with partners and colleagues in Brisbane and Sydney, delivering innovative and practical solutions
  • Build and strengthen client relationships, contributing to the team's ongoing growth and reputation

Key Requirements

You will be a Lawyer or Senior Lawyer with:

  • 4–7 years' PAE in employment relations, workplace relations, or industrial relations law
  • Experience providing front-end workplace relations advice and conducting back-end litigation
  • Familiarity with federal and/or state industrial relations frameworks; experience with government clients is highly regarded
  • Strong drafting, communication, and advocacy skills
  • A proactive and commercially focused approach to client service
  • The ability to manage competing matters and deadlines with professionalism
  • A collaborative, team-oriented mindset and genuine passion for employment law

Contact

For further information, please contact Lucia Ferraro on 0410 393 811 or lucia@montgomeryadvisory.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionLegal
  • IndustriesLegal Services and Law Practice

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