Senior Associate

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeEmployment Full time $180,000 - $300,000
Senior Associate / Employment LawyerLooking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity in employment law? We have an exciting position available for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our Sydney-based Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety (WRES) team on a permanent, full-time basis. As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role advising on all aspects of industrial relations, employment, discrimination, WHS, whistleblowing, modern slavery, including litigation across various Courts and Tribunals.

We are looking for someone with at least 8 years PQE, who has demonstrated experience in a senior associate/special counsel role and has strong experience working across a range of employment law and industrial relations matters. You should be able to work autonomously as well as within a team to manage a robust and diverse workload, and have experience in supervision and mentoring of junior staff. A high degree of initiative, dedication and commitment to client service is essential, along with strong communication skills and practical problem-solving skills. You will also have a desire to develop and participate in business development initiatives, including seminars and publishing articles.

The WRES Team is known for its expertise in employment law and industrial relations, representing a strong client base across both private and public sectors. The team successfully represents clients in high-profile matters on all aspects of workplace relations. This is an exciting time for the team, with opportunities for structured career progression and professional growth. You will be nurtured and supported to develop your brand and practice through mentorship and dedicated learning and leadership programs.

Job Requirements
  • At least 8 years PQE with demonstrated experience in a senior associate/special counsel role.
  • Strong experience working across a range of employment law and industrial relations matters.
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team to manage a robust and diverse workload.
  • Experience in supervision and mentoring of junior staff.
  • High degree of initiative, dedication and commitment to client service.
  • Strong communication skills and practical problem-solving skills.
  • Desire to develop and participate in business development initiatives, including seminars and publishing articles.


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