Senior Associate
24 hours ago
- Lead a high-profile employment practice with autonomy and impact.
- Join a collaborative firm offering real growth and leadership pathways.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established law firm in the ACT, recognised for its depth, professionalism and collaborative culture. This well established law firm offers sophisticated legal services across employment law, commercial law, litigation, and advisory work. Their employment law team is highly regarded in the market and upholds some of the most experience partners.
Job Description
As a Senior Associate specialising in employment law you will:
- Lead a broad employment law portfolio advising employers (and potentially senior executives) on complex workplace relations, contract negotiations, industrial frameworks, WHS/compliance issues, terminations, enterprise agreements and policy design.
- Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters across tribunals and courts, collaborating with partners and external counsel where necessary.
- Provide strategic, commercial-minded advice to clients, translating legal risk into practical workplace solutions.
- Supervise and mentor junior team members, contribute to business development initiatives, and strengthen the firm's employment offering.
- Engage closely with colleagues across other practice areas (commercial, corporate, litigation), contributing to cross-practice client engagement and holistic service delivery.
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will have:
- Admission to practice and typically have anywhere from 4 to 8+ years PQE (or equivalent strong experience) in employment/workplace relations law, ideally with exposure on both advisory and litigation sides.
- Proven experience advising and representing employer and or employee side (and possibly executive/senior leadership) clients on complex workplace frameworks, enterprise bargaining, terminations, discrimination/harassment matters, and WHS or industrial issues.
- Strong business acumen, excellent drafting and advocacy skills, and a reputation for delivering commercially-focused, client-centric outcomes.
- Leadership capability, including mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the strategic growth of the employment law team.
- A motivated, proactive and collaborative mindset aligned with a values-driven, high-performing legal culture.
What's on Offer
- A competitive salary package.
- Permanent full-time position in a reputable law firm.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Convenient location in Canberra with access to public transport and amenities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Associate - Employment Law to advance their career in the legal industry. Apply now to join a leading team for a successful long-term career.
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