Associate to Senior Associate, Employment Law
12 hours ago
Why Sparke Helmore?
As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities.
At Sparke Helmore, you'll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team. We'll help you harness your ambition and take your skills to new heights with exposure to outstanding clients and easy access to exceptional leaders and mentors.
Your story is yours to define. We'd like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours.
We have an opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Workplace team in Sydney working with Partners, Roland Hassall, Felicity Edwards and Julie Kneebone.
About the team and the work
- Join a highly regarded and passionate team that prides itself on advising and representing private sector and government clients across a broad range of employment and industrial relations matters.
- Advise and represent employers in state and federal tribunals and courts, including matters involving unfair dismissal, general protections, contractual disputes, and discrimination complaints.
- Collaborate with our national team and engage with other practice groups in a truly integrated and supportive environment.
- Benefit from exceptional client relationships, including opportunities to work directly with clients through secondments.
What the market says
- Stand Out Winner - 5-Star Employer of Choice (Employee Experience and Wellbeing), 2025
- Lawyers Weekly - Top 25 Attraction Firm, 2025 (Ranked 16th)
- Australasian Lawyer - Law Firm of the Year, 2024
- Doyle's Guide Recommended Lawyer for Leading Employment Lawyers (Employer Representation) - NSW
About you
- You have 3-7 years' experience as an employment lawyer, either in private practice or in-house.
- Ideally you will have advocacy experience, or a willingness to learn with exposure to the IRC, FWC, Supreme and Federal Courts.
- If you're seeking flexibility-whether part-time hours or a hybrid working arrangement-we encourage you to apply and will do our best to accommodate.
What Sparke Helmore can offer you?
Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work.
We recognise people value things differently. That's why our comprehensive benefits program is wide-ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them.
We're sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer.
To find out more about what is on offer at Sparke Helmore please visit our website:
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Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check.
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