Employment Lawyer

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hays Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

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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