Location: Sydney
Employment Type: Full Time
We are partnering with a well-established Australian law firm to recruit an Employment & Industrial Relations Lawyer (4+ years PAE) at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level to join its Sydney or Melbourne team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer looking to work across a diverse range of employment and industrial relations matters while building strong client relationships in a supportive and collaborative environment.
About the Role
The role will involve advising clients on a broad range of employment and industrial relations matters, with key responsibilities including:
· Managing workplace investigations, unfair dismissal claims and general protections disputes.
· Advising on restraint of trade matters, disciplinary issues, enterprise bargaining and employment-related matters.
· Handling discrimination claims, workplace bullying applications and other employment disputes.
· Drafting employment contracts, enterprise agreements and workplace policies.
· Preparing court and tribunal documents, legal correspondence and written opinions.
· Representing clients before the Fair Work Commission and other relevant tribunals in dispute resolution matters.
· Conducting legal research and providing advice on complex employment and industrial relations issues.
· Building and maintaining strong client relationships through practical, commercially focused legal advice.
· Mentoring and supporting junior team members while contributing to the wider team’s development.
About You
· At least 4 years’ post-admission experience (PAE) in employment and industrial relations law within a law firm.
· Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, enterprise agreements and public sector employment frameworks.
· Experience managing complex employment matters with significant client exposure and minimal supervision.
· A proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
· A current and unrestricted practising certificate in NSW or Victoria, or eligibility to obtain one.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver practical, solutions-focused advice.
· Sound judgement, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
· A collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and support junior colleagues.
Why This Opportunity?
· Flexible hybrid working arrangements, combining office and remote work.
· Annual practising certificate fees covered.
· Annual health and wellbeing allowance.
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
· Annual flu vaccinations.
· IT equipment provided for remote working.
· Internal learning and professional development programs.
· Dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
· Social gatherings and sporting groups.
· Annual Christmas gift.
· Supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values professional growth and career development.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment & Industrial Relations Lawyer with 4+ years PAE looking to take the next step in their career, handle complex employment matters and develop their expertise within an established Australian legal practice.
For a confidential discussion, reach out to Jamaica Lauron on LinkedIn or email jamaica@nrol.com.au
Alternatively, apply now with your CV and we’ll be in touch.