About this Role
Senior Associate – Employment & Workplace Relations | 5+ PAE | Sydney
We are working with a highly regarded national firm that is seeking a Senior Associate to join its collaborative and respected Employment & Workplace Relations team in Sydney.
This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior position within a dynamic, well-supported practice advising major clients across sectors including finance, retail, healthcare, education, construction, and manufacturing.
You will be involved in both contentious and advisory employment law matters, with a strong focus on:
Enterprise bargaining and industrial relations
Workplace disputes and litigation
Employment contracts, policies, performance, and termination matters
Supporting a diverse mix of clients, from SMEs to national corporations
You’ll be responsible for running your own matters, advising clients, and contributing to business development initiatives, while mentoring and supporting junior lawyers in a friendly and high-performing team.
You will bring:
At least 5 years' post-admission experience in employment law and/or industrial relations
Experience advising on enterprise bargaining and employment frameworks
Strong client-facing and business development skills
Commercial acumen and a practical, solutions-focused approach
Proven ability to manage files independently and work well in a team
A genuine interest in growing your career long-term with a supportive and inclusive team
This role comes with a strong pipeline of high-quality work, excellent mentoring and leadership opportunities, and a genuine work-life balance focus. Additional benefits include:
Formal mentoring and training programs
Supportive and transparent leadership culture
Workplace flexibility and hybrid work options
Wellbeing initiatives: massages, social and sporting events, casual Fridays
A values-led culture driven by balance, respect, loyalty, and integrity
Access to pro bono and community programs via a dedicated foundation focused on women and children’s rights
Inclusion & diversity embedded in the firm’s ethos
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that invests in its people, offers top-tier employment law work, and encourages a collaborative, respectful culture.
If you're ready for the next step in your career within a nationally recognised workplace relations team, get in touch for a confidential discussion.