Employment Lawyer
7 days ago
Your new company
Our client is a national mid-tier law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Chatswood, and Parramatta. They have over 200 lawyers nationally and are currently going through a major re-brand. They are looking to grow in multiple teams across the firm, including in their Employment team. Their dedicated Employment team, made up of 5 lawyers (1 Partner, 3 Associates, 1 Paralegal) provides strategic advice and hands-on support to both employers and employees, helping organisations build compliant, productive and harmonious workplaces.
The opportunity
We are seeking an Employment Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years' post-admission experience to join a high-performing team based in their Sydney office. You'll partner with senior practitioners to manage a varied caseload spanning both contentious and non-contentious matters, contribute to practice innovation, and help clients navigate the full spectrum of workplace law.
Core services
You will work across a broad range of employment law and HR advisory areas, including:
- Collective bargaining, enterprise agreements & awards
- Payroll compliance reviews & risk mitigation
- Tailored workplace training programs
- Bullying, harassment & discrimination investigations
- Work health & safety advisory & compliance
- HR policy development & procedural drafting
- Workplace investigations & dispute resolution
- Employment contract drafting, review & interpretation
Key responsibilities
- Provide clear, practical advice on employment contracts, policies and workplace procedures
- Conduct and oversee workplace investigations, advising on grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations
- Manage industrial relations issues, including negotiations and compliance under the Fair Work Act and related legislation
- Draft legal documents such as applications, affidavits, witness statements and pleadings for tribunal and court matters
- Represent clients in unfair dismissal, general protections, restraint and breach-of-contract disputes
- Identify emerging employment law risks and develop strategies to mitigate exposure
- Mentor junior lawyers and support continuous improvement in service delivery
What we're looking for
- At least 3 years' PQE in employment law, with experience advising both employer and employee clients
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment, anti-discrimination and work health & safety legislation
- Excellent research, analytical and drafting skills, with an ability to distil complex issues into actionable guidance
- Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality work autonomously
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a solutions-oriented mindset
- Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior team members is highly desirable
What's on offer?
- Flexible 35-hour work week with core hours and hybrid working options
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
- Structured mentoring program and ongoing professional development
- Supportive, inclusive culture with regular team training and social events
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