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Senior Associate, Employment, Industrial Relations Expert

2 months 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 Australian office is a market leader, 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 Senior Associate 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 Anna Creegan, Olga Klimczak, and Rachel Dawson, 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 and develop team members, and play an important role in developing further business opportunities with existing and new clients;
  • Contribute to the team's strategic business development objectives and maintain a market-leading practice.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience delivering advice on employment law and industrial relations matters;
  • An excellent academic record, strong communication and teamwork skills;
  • A hunger to learn and develop, and maintain a market-leading practice;
  • 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.

What We Offer

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. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities will help you expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+, and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities. We're a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.

Working Pattern

Full-time

Location

Perth

Contract type

Permanent Contract