Employment Lawyer (1-3yrs PAE)

Frog Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Frog Recruitment is assisting a well regarded legal practice in Sydney to recruit a Solicitor for its Employment Law team. The role covers advisory and contentious matters for corporate clients, with exposure to investigations and employment related commercial transactions.

The ideal candidate is admitted in Australia with about 1–3 years PQE in employment law, strong drafting and research skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Admitted in Australia with 1–3 years PQE in employment law or litigation.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment law, workplace relations, industrial relations, and regulatory obligations.
• Draft, review and negotiate employment contracts and policies.
• Assist with workplace investigations, disciplinary matters and performance management.
• Manage discrimination, harassment and health and safety matters.
• Prepare memoranda, court documents and submissions; support litigation and dispute resolution.
• Conduct legal research and monitor developments; run files with supervision as needed.
• Undertake employment law due diligence for mergers and transactions.
• Draft and review commercial agreements affecting employment matters.

Skills

Employment law

Legal drafting

Client service

Research skills

Education

Admitted as legal practitioner in Australia

Job description

A well regarded and growing legal practice is seeking a talented Solicitor to join its Employment Law team. This opportunity offers exposure to a diverse mix of contentious and non contentious workplace matters, working alongside experienced practitioners who are committed to delivering practical, commercial outcomes for clients. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, supportive leadership, and strong focus on professional development, providing an excellent environment for an ambitious lawyer looking to build their career.

The Role

The successful candidate will work with a broad range of corporate clients, advising on employment and workplace relations matters while assisting with litigation, investigations, and employment related commercial transactions. Responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on employment law, workplace relations, industrial relations, awards, enterprise agreements, and regulatory obligations
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating employment contracts, workplace policies, procedures, and other employment related documentation
• Assisting with workplace investigations, disciplinary matters, performance management processes and termination issues
• Managing discrimination, bullying, harassment and workplace health and safety matters
• Preparing correspondence, legal memoranda, court documents and submissions
• Assisting with litigation and dispute resolution matters before courts, tribunals and regulatory bodies
• Conducting legal research and monitoring legislative and case law developments
• Running files autonomously while collaborating with senior lawyers on complex advisory and litigation matters
• Undertaking employment law due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, business sales and restructures
• Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and advising on employment related transactional risks.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a motivated and commercially minded lawyer who enjoys building relationships and delivering exceptional client service.

• Admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia
• Approximately 1 to 3 years post qualification experience in employment law, workplace relations, industrial relations or litigation
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and workplace regulations
• Excellent drafting, research and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple matters
• High attention to detail with a commercial approach to problem solving
• Experience with workplace investigations, Fair Work Commission matters, workplace health and safety issues, or client relationship management will be viewed favourably.
• Opportunity to work across both employment law and employment related commercial transactions
• Exposure to high quality and varied workplace relations matters
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Direct mentoring from experienced senior practitioners
• Genuine opportunity for professional growth and career progression
• Diverse client base offering engaging and complex legal work
• Positive workplace culture that values teamwork and client service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior Employment Lawyer seeking quality work, strong mentorship and long term career development within a respected and growing practice. Candidates looking to broaden their experience across both advisory and transactional employment matters are encouraged to apply.

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