Special Counsel

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The Firm

This national law firm is in growth mode and is looking for an experienced employment lawyer (at the Senior Associate, Senior Lawyer, Special Counsel) to work with and assist their blue chip employer client base.

The firm acts for a broad range of clients in various industries e.g. property, financial services, fashion, FMG, retail, manufacturing, media, entertainment, IT, resources. In terms of client size, they range from ASX-listed companies to SMEs to high profile individuals. Clients also include government clients as well as international clients.

The RoleThis role is very much a 'hands on' role and where you will have high levels of autonomy, freedom and client responsibility as well as freedom to run the practice your way. You will manage and advise clients, appear before the Commission, go to Court, brief counsel, conduct seminars and workshops, prepare employment contracts and advise clients in relation to adverse actions, unfair dismissals, discrimination and bullying, awards. From time to time there will be IR and safety work.

This is an excellent opportunity for the experienced and ambitious employment lawyer who wants to take an important next step in their career and have more freedom in running their practice.

About You

• You will be an employment lawyer with at least 5 years pae
• Ability to lead and further grow the employment practice
• Strong technical skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong client relationship and client building skills
• The ability to network and connect
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for employment and workplace relations law
• Drive, ambition and enthusiasm for practising law differently

Benefit & Culture

Our client pays at the top of the market.

Also on offer is a progressive, dynamic and down to earth working environment.

Other benefits include state of the art resources, assistance with post graduate studies, structured learning and development programmes, paid paternity leave. There is plenty of marketing support to assist you in building your profile in the marketplace.

The partners in this team are accessible, reasonable and truly invest in their lawyers.

As this is a senior role there is transparency regarding a partnership path.

Lastly, our client values flexibility and encourages their staff to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments. The firm has adopted a hybrid working week.

ApplyFor a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:

Marianna Tuccia BA, LLB

Ref No: MT28836

Email:

Phone:

Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.

I am a former lawyer and Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group. With over 18 years of experience placing lawyers in law firms, I connect candidates to the roles that truly support their needs and their wants. I am passionate about helping lawyers at all stages of their careers and understand the complexity of navigating recruitment in this current market. If the above role isn't what you are looking for, please reach out so I can assist you with finding the right one.

At empire group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.