Associate – Employment Law

• Exciting opportunity to join one of Australia's premier Employment law teams
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Advise major public and private sector clients alongside market-leading partners

About the role:

As a result of growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and talented Associate with 3 to 7 years of post-admission experience to join our high performing, collaborative and innovative Workplace Law & Culture team.

The role is based in our Sydney CBD office, however at Bartier Perry, we all have the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely.

The Team:

Our Workplace Law & Culture team services a broad mix of employer clients, including large private sector companies operating across diverse industries, as well as State and Commonwealth government departments.

You will work alongside leading Employment lawyers specialising in employment, workplace relations, discrimination and work safety law, who enjoy helping workplaces, people and business prosper. The work is complex and varied, encompassing a mix of advisory and litigated matters.

As a senior member of the team, you will have ample client contact, be given the opportunity to work autonomously and play a key role in mentoring more junior lawyers in the team.

Bartier Perry offers structured career progression for those who want it, within a warm, friendly and supportive environment.

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• 3-7 years' PAE, ideally having worked solidly in employment and industrial law within private practice
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage workflow in line with business and client requirements
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• A passion for workplace law and excellent client service skills
• Good technical skills and sound knowledge in employment and industrial law
• Self motivation and interest in delivering client solutions
• Excellent time management and the ability to work to meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team

About Bartier Perry:

A 2024 Employer of Choice, Bartier Perry is a firm where our culture drives all that we do. This means we are down-to-earth and high-performing whilst promoting work-life balance. We work respectfully with each other, our clients and with the broader community.

We have a united focus on excellence and our supportive and inclusive culture allows everyone to reach their potential and thrive.

We are a progressive law firm that will nurture your talents and provide opportunities at every level of your career. Professional training and development programs are provided to enhance high performance and career progression.

We have a clear strategy and purpose.

From our accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance, through to secondment opportunities with industry leading clients, we enable our people to flourish both professionally and in their lives away from work.

The benefits of working with us include:

• Work life balance through our flex policy
• Incentive bonus program for all staff
• Regular social and team activities
• Generous 20 weeks paid parental leave
• In house learning and development opportunities
• Reward and recognition program
• Supportive Health & Wellbeing programs

How to apply: Upload your cover note and CV. Alternatively you can email your documents directly to our People and Culture team at All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Please note: Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered for this role.

Please also note: At this stage, we are inviting direct applications only. We will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.

Bartier Perry is committed to being an inclusive and flexible workplace where differences such as age, gender, culture, disability, sexual orientation, religion and family and caring responsibilities are valued and respected.

Please contact the People & Culture team if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace. We encourage you to advise us at the time of application and we welcome hearing from you.