About this Role
Join a leading national Workplace Relations & Safety team recognised for its expertise in employment, industrial relations, and safety law. This is a rare opportunity to work with a highly regarded practice that partners with many of Australia’s most prominent employers across a diverse range of industries, including retail, media, professional services, government, energy, and automotive sectors.
About the Team
Collaborative culture with a flat structure and open-door policy
Direct client engagement and business development opportunities
Strong focus on professional growth and personal brand development
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to manage matters across the full spectrum of workplace relations and safety law. You’ll be part of a high-performing, growing team working on both advisory and contentious matters with autonomy to manage files from instruction through to resolution.
Key areas of work include:
Fair Work Act compliance and workplace advice
Employment contracts and disputes
Managing ill and injured workers
Restraint of trade advice and disputes
Termination and redundancy processes
Discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying claims
Workplace investigations
Transfer of business issues
Industrial relations and enterprise bargaining
Work health and safety investigations and prosecutions
About You
Experienced lawyer at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level
Significant experience across both advisory and litigation matters in Courts and Tribunals
Strong client relationship management skills and commercial acumen
Passionate about workplace relations and safety law
Proven ability to supervise and mentor junior lawyers
Enjoys working directly with clients and contributing to a collaborative, supportive culture
Why Join Us
Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
Study leave, purchased leave and career breaks
Dress for your day and hybrid work options
Employee Assistance Program, flu vaccinations and regular social events
Professional development and leadership opportunities
Recognition & Community
Commitment to excellence, diversity and inclusion
Pro bono, community and social impact initiatives
Active diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
Opportunities to engage with global networks and collaborative projects
This is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your Workplace Relations & Safety career with a highly regarded national team offering great clients, complex work, and a genuinely supportive environment.