Your New firm
This firm is renowned for delivering top-tier legal work while offering a comprehensive suite of employee benefits. With a client base that includes industry leaders, major corporates, financial institutions, and government bodies across Australia and internationally, the firm consistently operates at the forefront of the market.
Their culture is built on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, with a team that values strong relationships and consistently delivers outstanding results.
Your New role
Joining as a Senior Associate or Special Counsel, you’ll have a front-row seat to high-profile matters, engaging in a diverse mix of advisory, transactional, and contentious work. You’ll be supported by down-to-earth partners who are invested in your development and trusted to run matters with autonomy.
You can expect to be involved in:
- Representing employers in employment-related disputes—unfair dismissal, discrimination, general protections and more
- Advising on employment contracts, executive arrangements, workplace policies, and compliance strategies
- Running matters in tribunals, state and federal courts, and engaging in mediation and conciliation
- Delivering client training sessions and building relationships through BD initiatives
- Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to internal knowledge and learning framework
A range of benefits are on offer at a firm who is an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality including:
- Genuine investment in your career path and talent development through a structured mentoring program
- Parental leave support program for women and men who are taking parental leave and wish to stay on track with their career
- 26 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer
- Flexible working options including work from home days
- Salary continuance insurance
- Professional development programs
- 7+ years PAE in a well-regarded firm in their employment and workplace safety team;
- Exceptional technical abilities and be commercially minded.
- Practical and proactive approach with strong problem solving skills;
- Proven ability to build client relationships and contribute to business growth through proactive engagement and strategic BD initiatives;
- Excellent organisation, written and oral communication skills; and
- Experienced in guiding and developing junior team members, with a hands-on approach to mentoring and supervision.
