Employment Lawyer Associate - Flexible Hours & Growth

Citation Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Citation Legal (formerly FCB Workplace Law) is one of Australia's leading employment and workplace relations law firms. We work with a diverse client base across retail, hospitality, aged care, construction and manufacturing – and we take pride in being trusted advisors, not just legal counsel.

This role sits within our Legal Advisory team and reports to a supervising Partner. You’ll provide pragmatic, technically accurate advice, draft policies and contracts, conduct research, and support

Qualifications

• 3 years PAE as an employment law practitioner
• Strong drafting skills and an eye for detail without losing sight of the practical outcome
• Comfortable working autonomously and managing competing deadlines
• Client-facing confidence and a genuine interest in building relationships
• Curious, growth-oriented and collaborative
• Admitted to practice in Australia with full working rights and no restrictions

Responsibilities

• Providing pragmatic, technically accurate legal advice to a range of valuable and prestigious clients
• Advising on and managing matters including restraint of trade, wrongful termination, discrimination, unfair dismissal, general protections and industrial disputes
• Drafting workplace policies, employment contracts, enterprise agreements and other employment documentation
• Preparing and amending written advice and correspondence for clients
• Conducting legal research and supporting partners on complex matters
• Contributing to business development as your profile and confidence grows

Skills

Client-facing confidence

Strong drafting skills

Autonomy

Education

Qualified lawyer in Australia

Job description

Citation Legal (formerly FCB Workplace Law) is one of Australia's leading employment and workplace relations law firms. We work with a diverse client base across retail, hospitality, aged care, construction and manufacturing – and we take pride in being trusted advisors, not just legal counsel.

This role sits within our Legal Advisory team and reports to a supervising Partner. You’ll provide pragmatic, technically accurate advice, draft policies and contracts, conduct research, and support