Senior Employment Lawyer Opportunity in Melbourne

1 month ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hwl Ebsworth Full time

Melbourne-based HWL Ebsworth is seeking a highly skilled Senior Employment Lawyer to join their Workplace Relations & Safety team.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will have experience in running contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including safety, enterprise bargaining, unfair dismissal, investigations, and general advisory work. They will also possess a sound understanding of workplace relations, industrial relations, and safety law, as well as experience providing advice on employment matters across a range of commercial transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To advise large and medium corporate clients, insurers, and government authorities on employment matters
  • To work closely with the Commercial team on transactional matters
  • To participate in pro bono matters and contribute to the growth of the firm's Workplace Relations & Safety practice

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience or appetite to step into running contentious and/or non-contentious employment matters
  • Sound understanding of workplace relations, industrial relations, and safety law
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and an eye for detail
  • For senior candidates, appetite for mentoring junior lawyers

About Us:

HWL Ebsworth is a leading Australian law firm that delivers first-class legal advice to its government and commercial clients. With a strong focus on real career progression, we offer our employees a unique opportunity to learn from experienced Partners and senior lawyers who are highly regarded in the industry.

Our Offering:

  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
  • A healthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements
  • Prestige: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market

Earning Potential:

We estimate that the salary for this role will be around $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience. Additionally, you will be eligible for a range of benefits, including generous leave policies, professional development opportunities, and access to a comprehensive remuneration package.



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