Senior Employment Lawyer – full-time or part-time

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Justitia Lawyers & Consultants Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About Justitia

Justitia is an award-winning employment law practice that puts people first. We partner with employers across every stage of the employment lifecycle, helping them build healthy, thriving workplaces where both businesses and people succeed.

Our approach is practical, forward-thinking, and resolution-focused. We're known for delivering sophisticated legal services that are genuinely accessible and affordable.

As our client base grows, we're expanding our team of talented practitioners. This is your opportunity to join a firm that's been recognized industry-wide for its exceptional workplace culture and unwavering commitment to client care.

What makes us different

Flexibility that works:
We don't just talk about work-life balance—we live it. Our practitioners enjoy true flexibility without sacrificing career progression. You shouldn't have to choose between professional success and a fulfilling personal life.

Our values in action:

  • Ego-free collaboration
  • Sustainable solutions over quick fixes
  • Genuine teamwork and collegiality
  • Empathy in everything we do

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to work with diverse, high-calibre clients—including public sector organizations, local government, and educational institutions—while being part of a genuinely supportive team environment.

You'll provide strategic employment law advice, mentor junior colleagues, and play a key role in shaping positive workplace outcomes for our clients. Your work will be shared collaboratively across the firm, ensuring you're never isolated and always supported.

We also offer genuine progression opportunities into leadership roles.

About You

Essential criteria:

  • 6-10 years post-admission experience
  • Availability to work a minimum equivalent of four days per week
  • Excellent technical legal skills
  • Commitment to collaborative, team-based client service
  • Passion for client-focused, practical problem-solving
  • A flexible and open-minded approach

Highly valued experience in:

  • Broad workplace and employment law
  • Litigation, ADR, and advocacy
  • Training and presenting on employment matters
  • Enterprise bargaining and industrial disputation
  • Public sector advisory work
  • Workplace investigations and reviews
  • Conflict resolution strategies

You don't need every skill on this list—but we're looking for practitioners who combine technical excellence with:

  • A proactive approach to preventing workplace conflict through training, investigations, and innovative HR collaboration
  • Commercial sensibility and cost-effective problem-solving
  • Enthusiasm for business development (experience welcomed but not required)

What We Offer

When you join Justitia, you'll receive mentorship, professional development, and the support you need to thrive and be your best. You'll work in an environment where collaboration isn't just encouraged—it's embedded in how we operate.

You'll also benefit from our commitment to sustainable work practices, meaning you can build a long-term career without burnout.

How to Apply

Please submit your application to including:

  • Current CV
  • Cover letter/email addressing why you'd like to join Justitia
  • Contact details for referees

Ready to join a firm that genuinely values both excellence and wellbeing?

We'd love to hear from you.

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Scadden, Managing Partner on or

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