Employment Lawyer

Chamber Of Commerce And Industry Wa; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Policy

Paid Parental Leave

3 day paid Rest and Relaxation leave (

Excellent building facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Business Law WA Pty Limited (BLWA) is seeking an Employment Lawyer to join our Perth CBD team. You will work with senior lawyers on employment law, industrial relations and work health and safety matters while developing a practical workplace relations skill set.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in the Perth CBD office, offering opportunities for business development and client network growth through structured activities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary law degree required.
• Ability to interpret legislation, regulation, and rules.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex employment law and workplace relations matters.
• Assist senior lawyers and grow practical skills in employment law.
• Engage in business development activities and build client networks.
• Collaborate across CCIWA business units.
• Promote a safety-focused culture and contribute to workplace safety.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Legal research and drafting

Attention to detail

Interpreting legislation

Education

Tertiary qualification in Law

Job description

About Business Law WA

Established in 2015, Business Law WA Pty Limited (BLWA), is a respected mid-sized law firm located in the Perth CBD and owned by the Chamber of Commerce Western Australia (CCIWA). BLWA provides commercial, work health and safety and employment law services. BLWA services a broad range of clients across a large range of industries and sectors. Our focus is on providing practical, strategic and practical legal advice to businesses across WA and beyond.

Visit Legal Services at BLWA - CCIWA to find out more about BWLA.

About the Role

BLWA is looking for an Employment Lawyer to join the team. You will work closely with senior lawyers in assisting them with employment law, industrial relations and work health and safety matters whilst growing a comprehensive and practical skill set as a workplace relations lawyer. Exciting opportunities will be available to grow your network through structured business development activities, including networking events to assist to build and maintain your own client base.

This is a full-time, permanent position that will be based in the Perth CBD office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling complex issues and providing practical solutions to our various clients
• Actively participating in business development activities including regularly attending networking functions and preparation of high-quality presentations or articles to existing and prospective clients
• Collaborating across various CCIWA Business Units
• Demonstrating commitment to a safety focused culture and promotion of a safe workplace
• Achieving financial targets

About You

We are seeking a strong communicator with the ability to form strong networks at all levels, possessing a collaborative and innovative mindset. Above all, you have a strong belief in supporting WA businesses and making WA the best place to live and do business.

You will also have:

• Tertiary qualification in Law
• Up to 5 years of post-admission experience
• Ability to accurately interpret legislation, regulation, and rules
• Able to handle complex issues and provide practical solutions
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong legal research and drafting skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Current Drivers Licence and Current National Police Clearance

BLWA Culture and Benefits

BLWA’s high performing team is diverse talented, supportive, and inclusive. BLWA is committed to supporting employees’ professional development and ensuring they have the skills and capabilities required to succeed both within BLWA and throughout their careers.

BLWA strives to be curious, contemporary, impactful, and respectful. Its recruitment process seeks candidates who demonstrate these values, as well as the skills and experience required for the role.

BLWA welcomes change and diversity, recognising that they strengthen organisational values and promote the innovation and contemporary thinking required of Western Australia’s peak industry body.

Employee benefits include:

• A variety of working and leave options, including a Flexible Working Policy, Paid Parental Leave and 3 day paid Rest and Relaxation leave between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent building facilities
• Access to free and confidential counselling for employees and their immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Active Social Club and Charity Initiative

Find out more about our fantastic culture here https://cciwa.com/about-us/join-our-team/

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CCIWA is proud to be an Inclusive Employer for 2025-26 with Diversity Council Australia.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Business Law WA Pty Limited (BLWA) acknowledges the traditional custodians of Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past and present.