Senior Associate

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Makeham Flaherty Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About Us

Makeham Flaherty is a new, specialist employment law firm with a focus on employment dispute resolution, payroll assurance, wage remediation, and regulatory engagement. We represent employers across a variety of sectors and provide our clients with strategic, commercially focused legal advice that is practical and decisive.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an outstanding Senior Associate to join us in our Melbourne CBD office. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a new specialised practice where you'll work directly with the founding partners on complex and interesting matters and be in at the 'ground level' of a new firm.

Reflecting our focus on work-life balance, this role is a genuine part-time role (0.6 FTE), with the ability to spread the working hours to suit your schedule across 3, 4 or 5 days. There will also be the opportunity to increase your time fraction in due course, if desirable.

What You'll Do

In this role you will:

  • Represent clients in workplace disputes and litigation
  • Conduct or advise on workplace investigations
  • Manage and advise on complex wage remediation projects and payroll audits
  • Provide strategic advice on employment and compliance issues
  • Engage with regulators and manage regulatory investigations and prosecutions

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a candidate with strong technical ability and who is motived by the prospect of being part of something new. This is a real opportunity to contribute to and shape the strategic direction of the firm.

Along with a results driven, positive attitude and a strong desire to succeed you will need:

  • 6+ years PQE in employment law
  • Excellent relationship management and communication skills
  • Commercial acumen and a practical, solutions-focused approach
  • Demonstrated expertise in wage and payroll issues and employment litigation
  • Strong technical skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Admitted to practice in Australia

What We Offer

What you can expect at Makeham Flaherty:

  • High-quality, complex matters
  • Opportunity to take the lead on client engagement
  • Realistic billable targets
  • Competitive salary and bonuses
  • Flexible hours and a real focus on work-life balance
  • Exciting and energetic firm culture
  • Direct partner mentoring
  • Opportunity to be involved in the growth of the firm
  • A clear career progression pathway

How to Apply

If you're looking for a role where your expertise and opinion will be valued, and where you can make a significant contribution to the firm, please send your resume to

For a confidential discussion about the role and the position description please contact Grace Brunton-Makeham (E: M:

Makeham Flaherty is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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