Location: Sydney
Employment Type: Full Time
We are partnering with a well-established commercial law firm to recruit a Senior Associate – Employment, Workplace Relations & WHS to join its team in Sydney. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking to work closely with a recognised Partner, handle a broad range of employment and workplace matters, and build their own professional profile within a supportive and highly regarded legal practice.
About the Role
The role will involve advising and representing employers and senior employees across employment law, workplace relations and work health and safety (WHS), with key responsibilities including:
· Representing clients before courts and tribunals, including the Fair Work Commission, in matters involving unfair dismissal, general protections, workplace bullying, industrial disputes, enterprise agreements and discrimination.
· Providing legal advice on employment law, industrial relations, discrimination and WHS matters.
· Drafting employment contracts, workplace policies and other employment-related documentation.
· Assisting clients with workplace health and safety issues, including defending WHS prosecutions.
· Preparing and delivering workplace training for clients.
· Conducting legal research on employment, industrial relations and WHS legislation.
· Drafting articles, delivering presentations and contributing to conferences on employment law issues.
· Working closely with a recognised Partner on complex matters and client engagements.
· Contributing to business development initiatives and strengthening client relationships.
· Building a personal professional brand and developing a strong market presence within the employment law sector.
About You
· Minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law, workplace relations and/or WHS.
· Demonstrated experience advising on employment-related legislation, industrial relations and workplace health and safety matters.
· Sound understanding of industrial awards and their application in the workplace.
· Experience representing clients before the Fair Work Commission and other courts and tribunals.
· Strong legal drafting, analytical and research skills, with excellent attention to detail.
· An interest in business development, client engagement and developing your own professional profile.
Why This Opportunity?
· Opportunity to work closely with a recognised and well-connected Partner in employment law.
· Exposure to a broad range of employment, workplace relations and WHS matters.
· Support to build your professional reputation through publications, presentations, client training and business development initiatives.
· Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.
· Competitive salary package with additional employee benefits.
· Flexible working arrangements and purchased leave options.
· Supportive and collaborative team culture that values innovation, contribution and career growth.
· Wellbeing initiatives, including a gym and wellness contribution, yoga, flu vaccinations and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
· Additional benefits, including salary continuance insurance and an annual legal allowance.
· Regular team-building and social events within a people-focused working environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate with experience in employment law, workplace relations and WHS who is looking to take the next step in their career, work alongside an established industry leader, strengthen their client relationships and develop their own professional profile within a collaborative and supportive 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.