Employment Lawyer, Labour Relations Expert, Perth

2 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time

About Us

As a leading global law firm, we provide premium quality legal advice to ambitious organisations. Our diverse team of 5,000 professionals, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services experts, operates from offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America.

We value high performance and expect our people to excel in their roles. In return, we offer tailored rewards and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The Opportunity

We are expanding our Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety (EIRS) team in Perth and seeking an experienced Solicitor or Senior Associate to join our collegiate and high-performing team.

You will work closely with leading partners Anna Creegan, Olga Klimczak, and Rachel Dawson, undertaking a range of work that supports and advises blue-chip clients on employment law, industrial relations, and safety matters.

The EIRS team provides comprehensive employment law advice on workforce strategy, enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, and regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for running matters and supervising junior team members, with opportunities to develop your experience and contribute to the team's strategic business development initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • A minimum of 4 years' experience delivering advice on employment law and industrial relations matters from a top-tier private practice, government, or in-house environment;
  • An excellent academic record and strong communication and teamwork skills;
  • An interest in supporting the team's strategic business development initiatives;
  • Strong skills and experience in providing strategic advice on workforce strategy, enterprise bargaining, and industrial relations;
  • A hunger to learn and maintain a market-leading practice.

The Team

The EIRS team provides specialist expertise on all legal matters impacting the employment relationship. We advise employers on litigious, advisory, and transactional matters, with expertise in employment, industrial relations, discrimination, and equal opportunity.

What We Offer

We are a world-leading international law firm committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity, and digital innovation. We offer a competitive salary, ranging between $180,000 and $250,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as benefits such as 26 weeks' paid parental leave and a holistic wellbeing fund.

We strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, where you can perform at your best while maintaining sustainable balance across your life. We value your wellbeing and place a strong emphasis on mental health support.


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