Associate/Senior Associate, Employment

JLegal; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 150 000 - 210 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading national firm in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its Sydney-based Employment & Workplace Relations practice. This role focuses on strategic, complex, and often sensitive workplace matters across the full employment lifecycle for employers.

You will provide pragmatic, business-focused advice, contribute to the growth of a high-performing team, and mentor junior lawyers while working closely with partners and clients.

Qualificações

• 5+ years’ PQE in employment law within private practice.
• Commercial, client-first mindset.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong deadline management.
• Confident communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative, proactive approach to work and growth.

Responsabilidades

• Advising on employment contracts, policies, and workplace frameworks.
• Providing strategic advice on discrimination, termination, and workplace investigations.
• Managing employment-related disputes and dispute resolution processes.
• Advising on regulatory developments and compliance obligations.
• Supporting clients through complex employment and industrial relations issues.
• Collaborating with partners and mentoring junior lawyers.

Conhecimentos

Employment law

Client relationship management

Strategic advisory

Mentoring juniors

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Sydney, Australia | Posted on 02/24/2026

A leading national firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its Sydney-based Employment & Workplace Relations practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute employment lawyer who enjoys working closely with clients on strategic, complex, and often sensitive workplace matters.

You will play a key role in advising employers across the full employment lifecycle, partnering with clients to deliver pragmatic, business-focused advice while contributing to the continued growth of a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on employment contracts, policies, and workplace frameworks
• Providing strategic advice on discrimination, termination, and workplace investigations
• Managing employment-related disputes and dispute resolution processes
• Advising on regulatory developments and compliance obligations
• Supporting clients through complex employment and industrial relations issues
• Collaborating closely with partners and mentoring junior lawyers

About You

This role will suit a lawyer who:

• Has 5+ years’ PQE in employment law within private practice
• Brings strong technical expertise with a commercial, client-first mindset
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and manages deadlines effectively
• Communicates confidently with both internal and external stakeholders
• Takes a collaborative, positive, and proactive approach to their work
• Is motivated to contribute to team culture, mentoring, and long-term practice growth

Why Consider This Role

• High-quality employment and workplace relations work
• Direct client exposure and strategic advisory responsibilities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Clear pathway for career progression at senior levels