Employment Lawyer

Michelle Sneesby - Founder and Managing Partner; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

empire group is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer in Melbourne to join a thriving practice that works closely with a Partner and Associates.

The role covers advising employers and employees on all workplace relations matters, drafting contracts and policies, and supporting performance management, terminations and investigations. The firm emphasizes a family-friendly culture and flexible working options.

Formación

• 2+ years PQE in Employment Law
• Experience handling workplace relations matters
• Strong drafting and advisory skills on contracts and policies

Responsabilidades

• Advise employers and employees on workplace relations matters across commercial sectors
• Draft employment contracts, policies, and workplace procedures
• Represent clients in mediations, conciliations, hearings and investigations
• Assist with terminations, redundancies, and performance management
• Provide compliance guidance on privacy obligations and awards interpretation

Conocimientos

Employment law

Contract drafting

Dispute resolution

Compliance & privacy

Legal writing

Descripción del empleo

Busy Practice | Genuine Flexibility | Family‑Friendly Firm

The details

An established commercial firm is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer with at least 2 years pqe to step into a thriving practice working closely with a Partner and Associates.

The team advises a broad range of employers and employees across the full spectrum of employment and workplace relations matters. You'll work across compliance with workplace legislation, privacy obligations, employment and contractor agreements, award and enterprise agreement interpretation, employee entitlements, and commercial disputes connected to workplace law.

You'll also draft employment contracts, workplace policies and manuals, and support clients through performance management, terminations, redundancies and workplace investigations involving discrimination, harassment and bullying.

The role is broad

The practice has a strong disputes component. You'll act in mediations, conciliations and compulsory conferences, and defend claims including discrimination, sexual harassment, unfair dismissal, general protections and bullying matters across the Fair Work Commission, VEOHRC, AHREOC and federal and Victorian courts and tribunals.

The team, the clients, the benefits

The team works with clients across sectors including aged care, hospitality, retail, property, construction, government, education, healthcare, financial services and not‑for‑profits. The Partner is known for prompt, practical advice and a straightforward, commercial approach - and you'll be supported with strong resources and a genuinely collegiate culture.

This is a truly family‑friendly environment: partners leave at 6pm to see their kids, flexibility is real, and people are trusted to manage their work in a way that supports both career and life.

Very strong remuneration on offer.

Company: empire group
Date posted: 7th Oct, 2026