Employment Lawyer

Law Staff; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Structured training

Direct client exposure

Collaborative culture

Attractive remuneration

Job summary

Law Staff is partnering with a highly regarded Brisbane law firm seeking an Employment Lawyer to join its established practice.

You will work closely with a senior Partner recognised for Labour and Employment Law, advising employers across diverse industries and handling both advisory and litigation matters in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post admission experience in employment law.
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Responsibilities

• Drafting and advising on employment contracts, workplace policies and procedures.
•  - Unfair dismissal, adverse action and discrimination claims.
•  - Employment disputes and workplace litigation.
•  - Industrial relations and workplace relations advisory matters.
•  - Workplace health and safety issues.
•  - Restraint of trade and post-employment obligations.
•  - Proceedings before relevant tribunals and courts.

Skills

Employment law

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Client engagement

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

ActionStep

iManage Work

Lawdocs

Job description

Law Staff is partnering with a highly regarded Brisbane law firm seeking an Employment Lawyer to join its established practice.

This is an opportunity to work closely with a senior Partner recognised by Best Lawyers in Australia for Labour and Employment Law, who brings extensive experience across employment relations, industrial relations, workplace health and safety and complex litigation.

You will advise employers across a diverse range of industries, gaining exposure to sophisticated workplace disputes alongside day-to-day employment advisory matters. With direct Partner involvement and an established team providing ongoing support, this role offers an excellent environment to strengthen your technical skills and develop greater autonomy.

The Work

You will be involved in a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:

• Drafting and advising on employment contracts, workplace policies and procedures
• Unfair dismissal, adverse action and discrimination claims
• Employment disputes and workplace litigation
• Industrial relations and workplace relations advisory matters
• Workplace health and safety issues
• Restraint of trade and post-employment obligations
• Proceedings before the Fair Work Commission, Queensland Human Rights Commission and State and Federal Courts

The practice represents employers across industries including building and construction, hospitality, tourism and accommodation, providing exposure to a variety of commercial and workplace challenges.

About You

• 2+ years post admission experience in employment law
• Exposure to contentious and/or non-contentious employment matters
• Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The confidence to engage with clients and manage competing priorities
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• A practical, commercially minded approach and strong attention to detail

Experience with ActionStep, iManage Work or Lawdocs will be advantageous but is not essential.

Law Staff is partnering with a highly regarded Brisbane law firm seeking an Employment Lawyer to join its established practice.

This is an opportunity to work closely with a senior Partner recognised by Best Lawyers in Australia for Labour and Employment Law, who brings extensive experience across employment relations, industrial relations, workplace health and safety and complex litigation.

You will advise employers across a diverse range of industries, gaining exposure to sophisticated workplace disputes alongside day-to-day employment advisory matters. With direct Partner involvement and an established team providing ongoing support, this role offers an excellent environment to strengthen your technical skills and develop greater autonomy.

The Work

You will be involved in a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:

• Drafting and advising on employment contracts, workplace policies and procedures
• Unfair dismissal, adverse action and discrimination claims
• Employment disputes and workplace litigation
• Industrial relations and workplace relations advisory matters
• Workplace health and safety issues
• Restraint of trade and post-employment obligations
• Proceedings before the Fair Work Commission, Queensland Human Rights Commission and State and Federal Courts

The practice represents employers across industries including building and construction, hospitality, tourism and accommodation, providing exposure to a variety of commercial and workplace challenges.

About You

• 2+ years post admission experience in employment law
• Exposure to contentious and/or non-contentious employment matters
• Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The confidence to engage with clients and manage competing priorities
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• A practical, commercially minded approach and strong attention to detail

Experience with ActionStep, iManage Work or Lawdocs will be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Beyond the opportunity to learn from a recognised Employment Law Partner, you will join a well-established Brisbane practice offering:

• Quality work: A varied practice encompassing employment advisory, industrial relations and litigation
• Professional development: Structured training, ongoing mentoring and opportunities to progressively take ownership of matters
• Client relationships: Direct exposure to employers across a broad range of industries
• Collaborative culture: A supportive, collegiate team with established systems and processes
• Hybrid working: Flexible arrangements to support work-life balance
• Attractive benefits: Competitive remuneration, health and wellbeing initiatives, social activities and employee recognition programs