Employment Lawyer

Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Christmas gift

Employee Assistance program

IT equipment provided to our people to

Annual COD Health dollars towards your

Social gatherings and sporting groups

Internal learning and development

Annual practising certificate paid for

Job summary

Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers in Sydney CBD is expanding its Employment Law team. This full-time role works closely with our Partners and Law Clerks on a broad range of employment matters and investigations.

You will handle workplace disputes, unfair dismissal claims, and advisory work, with a focus on providing clear guidance to clients and contributing to a collaborative, supportive culture that values work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Valid NSW Practising Certificate
• 1–4 years PQE in employment/industrial relations
• Experience in employment and industrial relations law
• Knowledge of the Fair Work Act, enterprise agreements and public sector frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Direct liaison with clients and provide accurate, timely legal advice
• Draft employment contracts, enterprise agreements and workplace policies
• Prepare court and tribunal documents, correspondence and opinions
• Attend Fair Work Commission and other tribunals for dispute resolution; conduct legal research and support senior lawyers

Skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Time management

Education

NSW Practising Certificate

Job description

Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers, a distinguished mid-tier law firm, is expanding its dynamic Employment Law team. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Hobart and Newcastle, we provide specialist legal services in property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations, and plaintiff personal injury law. Our clientele spans corporate, government, not-for-profit, SME, and personal sectors.

• A blend of working in the office & remotely
• Annual Christmas gift
• Employee Assistance program
• IT equipment provided to our people to work remotely
• Annual COD Health dollars towards your health & wellbeing
• Social gatherings and sporting groups
• Internal learning and development program
• Annual practising certificate paid for

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a proactive Employment Lawyer with 1-4 years post-admission experience (PQE) to join our growing Employment Law based in our Sydney CBD. This full-time role will see you working closely with our Partner and Law Clerks on a wide range of employment matters.

You will be exposed to a variety of matters including workplace investigations, unfair dismissal claims, general protections disputes, enterprise bargaining and employment advisory work. You will also be involved in discrimination claims, restraint of trade matters, bullying applications and a range of other employment related cases. The role offers a strong foundation for a lawyer looking to build a long-term career in employment law within a reputable and supportive firm.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Direct liaison with clients and providing accurate and timely legal advice
• Drafting employment contracts, enterprise agreements and workplace policies
• Preparing court and tribunal documents, correspondence and legal opinions
• Attending the Fair Work Commission and other tribunals for dispute resolutionConducting legal research and supporting senior lawyers on complex matters

Successful candidates will have:

• A valid NSW Practising Certificate
• 1 - 4 years PQE in employment and/or industrial relations law
• Experience in employment and industrial relations law
• Knowledge of the Fair Work Act, enterprise agreements and public sector frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively

In this role, you will enjoy extensive client exposure and benefit from a vibrant, highly collaborative and friendly workplace culture, coupled with flexible work arrangements and a genuine work-life balance.

We have a great reputation, a friendly and supportive work environment and a team of talented staff. We take pride in our Firm values and culture of providing clients with traditional personal service.