About this Role
A well-regarded national law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Employment Lawyer to join its thriving workplace relations team in Sydney. This is a dynamic and broad practice where you'll work on a diverse client base across multiple sectors and industries. With exposure to both advisory and litigation matters, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer ready to take the next step in their career.
This role offers exposure to a full range of employment and industrial relations matters in a supportive, collegiate environment. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and in-house teams across various industries, delivering strategic advice and legal solutions.
As a key member of the team, you will:
Provide day-to-day guidance to HR and legal teams on employment law issues
Represent clients in unfair dismissal, discrimination, sexual harassment, and underpayment claims
Advise on enterprise bargaining, award interpretation, and industrial relations strategy
Assist with workplace health and safety incidents and compliance
Draft employment contracts, workplace policies, and settlement agreements
Conduct independent workplace investigations and facilitate training sessions
Support M&A transactions by advising on employment-related aspects
Lead and mentor junior team members and contribute to practice development
You will be a confident and experienced practitioner who enjoys variety, responsibility, and client engagement. Ideal candidates will have:
A current NSW practising certificate and 4+ years’ post-admission experience
Solid grounding in both employment advisory and workplace disputes
Experience managing matters independently from end to end
Excellent drafting, analytical and client communication skills
An interest in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team growth
A commercial mindset and ability to build strong client relationships
This is an excellent opportunity for a workplace lawyer seeking high-quality matters without sacrificing culture or flexibility. The firm offers:
Direct mentoring from senior lawyers and visible career progression opportunities
A flexible hybrid working model
A collegiate, down-to-earth team that values excellence, integrity, and innovation
A clear pathway for senior lawyers wanting to step into leadership roles
Competitive remuneration based on experience
Ongoing professional development and wellbeing support
If you’re looking to step into a senior position where you’ll have real impact and visibility within a supportive team—this role could be the ideal next move.