Employment Lawyer - Special Counsel / Director (Full or Part-time)

Legal People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Extra week of annual leave

Achievable daily billable targets 5 h

Annual staff conference

Job summary

Legal People is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer at Special Counsel or Director level in Melbourne. The role covers a broad range of employment law matters, with opportunities for part-time or full-time engagement, and a focus on building a long-term practice within a collaborative firm.

The firm offers a competitive salary with a bonus structure, flexible work arrangements, extra annual leave, and a staff conference focused on professional growth and team connection.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise across employment and workplace relations law.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Stable and well-established career history.
• Excellent communication, drafting and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle termination and dismissals.
• Draft and review employment contracts.
• Manage dispute resolution processes.
• Advise on discrimination and equal opportunity matters.
• Participate in enterprise bargaining.
• Provide OH&S guidance.
• Advise on restructuring, downsizing and outsourcing.
• Develop and deliver workplace policies and training.

Skills

Employment law

Client relations

Drafting skills

Advisory skills

Job description

Employment Lawyer - Special Counsel / Director (Full or Part-time)

About the role

Our client is a well-regarded and growing commercial law firm offering an excellent platform for an experienced Employment Lawyer looking to make their next strategic career move.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary (and bonus structure), you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your work-life balance and professional growth. These include flexible work arrangements, an extra week of annual leave, achievable daily billable targets set at just 5 hours p/d, and a fantastic annual staff conference focused on learning, development, and team connection.

Your role will include (but not limited to)

You will work across a broad range of employment law matters, including:

• termination and dismissals;
• employment contracts;
• dispute resolution;
• discrimination and equal opportunity;
• enterprise bargaining;
• OH&S advice;
• restructuring, downsizing and outsourcing; and
• workplace policies and training.

About you

You will be an accomplished senior Employment Lawyer who offers:

• strong technical expertise across employment and workplace relations law;
• a proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships;
• a stable and well-established career history;
• excellent communication, drafting and advisory skills;
• a genuine interest in building a long-term practice within a collaborative firm.

The firm is open to appointing at either Special Counsel or Director level, depending on your experience. A Director title is available where an appropriate transferable practice can be demonstrated, while Special Counsel candidates will have a clear pathway towards Directorship.

Part-time candidates are also encouraged to apply.

About our client

Our client is a well-regarded CBD-based law firm experiencing steady, strategic growth and known for its team of skilled and dedicated lawyers. Recognised as one of Victoria’s leading firms, they offer a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture, with approachable Partners and exceptional mentoring that fosters professional development at every stage.

• Special Counsel or Director level appointment
• Well-established, highly regarded CBD Law Firm
• Genuine opportunity to build and grow your practice | Full or Part-time