Senior Associate, Employment and Industrial Relations Lawyer

7 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time

About Herbert Smith Freehills

We are a leading global law firm that advises top-tier organizations across various industries. Our team of experts provides premium quality, full-service legal advice to help our clients achieve their goals.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate to join our premier Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety team. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with leading partners and lawyers to provide expert advice on employment law and industrial relations matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic advice on workforce strategy, employment aspects of large-scale M&A transactions, enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, industrial action, general protections, and Fair Work Commission proceedings.
  • Supervise and develop team members, and take on a key role in the practice group.
  • Develop further business opportunities with existing and new clients.
  • Work closely with our talented team to provide employment law advice on a range of matters.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience in delivering advice on employment law and industrial relations matters from a leading top-tier private practice, government, or in-house environment.
  • Excellent academic record, strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Active role in the team's strategic business development objectives.
  • Strong skills and experience in providing strategic advice on workforce strategy, employment aspects of large-scale M&A transactions, enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, industrial action, general protections, and Fair Work Commission proceedings.
  • Hunger to learn, develop, and maintain a market-leading practice.

Our Culture

We value diversity, inclusion, and empathy in our workplace. We strive to create an exceptional experience for our clients and recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a range of benefits, including a holistic wellbeing fund, home office allowance, and 26 weeks paid parental leave.

Join Our Team

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate the diversity of our people and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. If you are passionate about employment law and industrial relations, and want to be part of a human, bold, and outstanding team, we encourage you to apply.



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