Lawyer - Employment and Industrial Relations
1 week ago
This role is a key position in a high-performing legal team that advises on significant and often sensitive matters involving employment and industrial relations law.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering strategic, client-focused legal advice across a wide range of employment and industrial relations matters. This includes managing a busy advisory and litigation practice across state and federal jurisdictions, advising on complex and sensitive issues, supporting government clients with practical guidance, and appearing at forums as required.
In addition to the above responsibilities, the Employment Lawyer will be expected to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to a collegiate, collaborative team environment.
- Deliver high-quality, strategic legal advice to government clients on employment and industrial relations matters
- Manage a busy advisory and litigation practice across state and federal jurisdictions
- Advise on complex and sensitive issues, including public sector employment frameworks, misconduct, enterprise bargaining, discipline, and workplace investigations
- Support government clients with practical guidance and solutions-oriented advice
- Appear at forums, including the QIRC and FWC, as required
- Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to a collegiate, collaborative team environment
You are a technically strong employment lawyer with approximately 4-8 years post-admission experience in private practice or government. You enjoy complex legal work and thrive in a team-based environment. You are motivated by work that has a broader impact and are committed to delivering high-quality results.
What's On Offer:
- Meaningful legal work that shapes policy and supports QLD public sector outcomes
- Excellent mentoring and development opportunities in a respected, high-performing legal team
- Flexible work options, including hybrid working and accrued days off
- A supportive team culture that values integrity, purpose, and service
We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional results and contributing to a dynamic team environment. If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume in Word format only.Job Specifications
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Legal
- Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice
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