Employment Lawyer

6 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time
About Herbert Smith Freehills

We are a leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. Our firm is committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity, and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Solicitor to join our Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety (EIRS) team in Perth. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with leading Partners and undertake a range of work that supports and advises blue chip clients across multiple sectors on employment law, industrial relations, and safety matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver advice on a range of employment law and industrial relations matters from a leading top-tier private practice, government, or in-house environment.
  • Provide strategic advice on workforce strategy, enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, industrial action, regulatory and compliance advice, and all types of Fair Work Commission and Court proceedings.
  • Supervise junior team members and run matters.
  • Support the team's strategic business development initiatives.
Requirements
  • A minimum of 4 years' experience delivering advice on employment law and industrial relations matters.
  • An excellent academic record, strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • An interest in supporting the team's strategic business development initiatives.
  • Strong skills and experience in providing strategic advice on workforce strategy, enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, industrial action, regulatory and compliance advice, and all types of Fair Work Commission and Court proceedings.
About the Team

The Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety (EIRS) team in Australia provides specialist expertise on all legal matters impacting on the employment relationship. Advising employers on a range of litigious, advisory, and transactional matters, the team's expertise includes employment, industrial relations, discrimination and equal opportunity, work health and safety, crisis management, incident response, board and executive matters, and workplace training.

What We Offer

We are committed to creating a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best while maintaining sustainable balance across your life. We value your wellbeing, both at home and work, and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you.



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