Employment - Associate

Blake Oliver Legal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blake Oliver Legal is seeking a lawyer with 2-6 years' PQE to join the Workplace Law & Culture team in Sydney. You will work on employment, industrial relations, discrimination and WHS matters alongside experienced practitioners.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, mentorship and clear career progression within a respected firm. You will contribute to a collaborative culture focused on practical client solutions.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of PQE in employment or industrial relations law.
• Private practice experience in relevant fields.
• Strong technical skills and genuine interest in workplace law.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice to clients on employment, industrial relations and WHS matters.
• Draft strong submissions, policies and correspondence.
• Support and mentor junior lawyers within the team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality client solutions.

Skills

Employment law

Industrial relations

Drafting

Client management

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Exceptional Career Opportunity

A well-regarded Sydney law firm is looking to add a lawyer (2-6 PQE) to its growing Workplace Law & Culture team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment lawyer looking to work alongside experienced practitioners on a diverse range of employment, industrial relations, workplace relations, discrimination and WHS matters.

The opportunity

• Join a highly regarded and supportive employment and workplace relations team
• Work across a diverse client base spanning public and private sector organisations
• Exposure to local, state and federal government clients
• Work alongside experienced employment lawyers on interesting and varied matters
• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements and genuine work-life balance
• Competitive salary package and incentive bonus
• Strong focus on health, wellbeing and workplace culture
• Regular social and team-building activities

About you

• 2-6 years' PQE
• Solid private practice experience in employment and/or industrial relations law
• Strong technical skills and a genuine interest in workplace law
• Excellent communication, drafting and client management skills
• Commercially minded with a focus on practical client solutions
• Strong organisational and time management skillsCollaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a team

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious employment lawyer looking to join a respected law firm with an excellent reputation in the market, offering quality work, strong mentoring, career progression and a genuinely supportive culture.