Employment Associate Lawyer- Sydney

Nicholas Scott Lateral Lawyer Hires

Sydney

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities
Collaborative workplace culture
Exposure to complex cases
Competitive salary package

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading global law firm renowned for its expertise in employment law and workplace relations. This exciting opportunity for an Employment Lawyer offers the chance to provide high-quality legal advice, work on diverse cases, and collaborate within a supportive culture. You will engage in advising clients on complex employment matters, drafting legal documents, and navigating workplace investigations. With a focus on career development and a competitive salary package, this role promises to enhance your professional journey while contributing to impactful legal solutions.

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years PQE in employment law from a reputable firm.
  • Strong communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Advising clients on employment law matters and workplace policies.
  • Assisting with employment-related disputes and litigation.

Skills

Employment Law
Client Management
Communication Skills
Litigation

Education

Qualified in England & Wales
Australian Law Degree

Job description

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Nicholas Scott is working with leading global law firm renowned for its expertise in employment law and workplace relations.

They have an opportunity for a talented and motivated Employment Lawyer (Qualified in England & Wales or a returning Australian lawyer) to join a dynamic team in Sydney. You will work on a broad range of employment and workplace relations matters, providing high-quality legal advice and representation to their clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advising clients on employment law matters, including industrial relations, workplace policies, unfair dismissals, and discrimination claims.
  • Assisting with employment-related disputes, including litigation in Fair Work Commission and other relevant tribunals and courts.
  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, workplace policies, and other legal documents.
  • Advising on workplace investigations, compliance, and risk management strategies.
  • Supporting clients with workplace restructuring, redundancies, and enterprise bargaining agreements.
  • Keeping up to date with employment law developments and providing thought leadership on emerging trends.

Requirements:

  • 2–5 years PQE in employment law gained at a reputable UK or Australian law firm or in-house team.
  • Strong communication and client management skills with the ability to provide commercially focused advice.
  • A proactive and team-oriented approach with the ability to work independently when required.

The Firm can offer:

  • The opportunity to work with a globally recognised law firm and a highly regarded employment law team.
  • A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
  • Exposure to high-quality, complex, and varied work.
  • Career development and progression opportunities within a growing practice.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Executive
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Legal
  • Industries
    Law Practice

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