Employment Lawyer | 1-3 PAE | Sydney CBD

Gorilla Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring by principal

Partnership potential

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd. in Sydney seeks a junior employment lawyer to join a boutique practice handling unfair dismissal, general protections, adverse action, discrimination and contract disputes. You will work close to the principal, gaining meaningful applicant-side work with strong client impact.

With 1–3 years PAE, you will be mentored directly by a principal, draft submissions for Fair Work Commission and Federal Court, and build client relationships as you progress toward partnership.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PAE in employment law.
• Some applicant-side work preferred, but not essential.
• Genuine interest in employment law and a long-term commitment to the area.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.
• Ambition to build towards partnership, not simply stay comfortable.
• Current NSW practising certificate in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Advise employees and executives on unfair dismissal, general protections and adverse action claims.
• Draft correspondence, submissions and court documents for Fair Work Commission and Federal Court proceedings.
• Assist with anti-discrimination matters and workplace investigations.
• Review and advise on employment contracts, restraint clauses and redundancy entitlements.
• Appear in conferences and directions hearings as your experience develops.
• Build direct client relationships with individuals navigating difficult career moments.

Skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Client relationships

Partnership mindset

Job description

This is a standout opportunity for a junior employment lawyer who wants strong work, close mentoring and a genuine future. You will join a boutique Sydney employment law practice acting for individuals across unfair dismissal, general protections, adverse action, discrimination and contract-related disputes.

Why you'll love it here

• Do meaningful applicant-side work with real client impact
• Learn directly from a principal with major law firm training
• Join a smaller, agile practice with high-quality standards
• Build direct client relationships early in your career
• Develop advocacy exposure as your experience grows
• Be part of a long-term growth plan, with partnership aspirations welcomed
• Secure a strong $120K-$150K package for a 1-3 year PAE role

About the role

You will work closely with the principal across a busy and growing applicant-side employment law practice, supporting employees, executives and individuals through Fair Work, anti-discrimination and contractual disputes.

• Advise employees and executives on unfair dismissal, general protections and adverse action claims
• Draft correspondence, submissions and court documents for Fair Work Commission and Federal Court proceedings
• Assist with anti-discrimination matters and workplace investigationsReview and advise on employment contracts, restraint clauses and redundancy entitlements
• Appear in conferences and directions hearings as your experience develops
• Build direct client relationships with individuals navigating difficult career moments

What you'll bring

• 1-3 years PAE in employment law
• Some applicant-side work preferred, but not essential
• Genuine interest in employment law and a long-term commitment to the area
• Strong drafting and communication skills
• Ambition to build towards partnership, not simply stay comfortable
• Current NSW practising certificate in good standing

LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcappellacci/

Additional information

• $120K-$150K package, negotiable depending on experience
• Applicant-side employment law acting for employees, executives and individuals
• Direct principal mentoring, quality matters and genuine partnership potential