Senior Associate, Workplace Relations Team

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Rigby Cooke Lawyers Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About the opportunity

To grow our Workplace Relations practice, Rigby Cooke Lawyers are currently looking for a senior associate to join our team. This is an opportunity to grow your practice and take the next step in your career towards becoming a partner.

We offer genuine flexibility with flexible work policies and hybrid working that will empower you to balance your professional and personal life with trust and autonomy. This opportunity is open to part-time or full-time work.

You'll be involved in a wide range of matters and a diverse client portfolio; advising on unfair dismissal, and general protections claims, workplace health and safety, compliance and governance, enterprise bargaining, and contentious litigation,
no two days will be the same

Here's what sets Rigby Cooke Lawyers apart:

  • As a medium-sized firm, we strike the ideal balance—large enough to handle complex, high-quality work, yet agile enough to enable close collaboration, meaningful client relationships, direct access to leadership, and a strong sense of community
  • From day one, we understand the value of support—starting with a curated onboarding experience. You will work alongside respected Partners in employment law, backed by dedicated Legal Assistant, IT, and Marketing support. You will also be paired with a mentor who is invested in your development.
  • Your wellbeing matters to us. Our HR team offers meaningful pastoral support, practical, tools and strategies to help you thrive, and access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program and other wellbeing resources
  • Our Learning & Development programs are shaped by your feedback. You'll grow in ways that matter
    to you
    , not just the firm.
  • Our excellent CBD location
    offers proximity to Melbourne Central ensures an easy commute and provides plenty of lunch options
  • We make sure we have fun, from themed office parties to Thursday trivia, our social committee knows how to bring the fun.

All of this alongside parental and study leave policies, paid professional memberships and networking opportunities, and access to salary continuance insurance.

What we're looking for

  • 6 years + PQE (Employment)
  • Excellent technical skills, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
  • Our four core values are
    Passion
    for what we do,
    Accountability
    in our actions,
    Respect
    for others, and a commitment to
    Teaming
    , if these resonate –
    we want to hear from you
    .

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