Lawyer (2-4PQE) - Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety

Clayton Utz; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro bono culture

Job summary

Clayton Utz in Sydney is seeking a talented Lawyer to join our leading Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety (WRES) team. You will work closely with Partner Amanda Lyras, handling complex employment matters and high-stakes advisory work while developing your career in this space.

Our WRES team serves a blue-chip client base across private and public sectors, advising on strategic matters, employee disputes, whistleblowing, investigations, discrimination, and post-employment restraints.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years PQE across employment law and workplace relations within a reputable firm.
• Strong academic record.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload with autonomy while being collaborative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Genuine enthusiasm for employment law and ongoing professional development.
• Interest in contributing to business development and client relationships.
• Commitment to continuous professional development to meet evolving client needs.

Responsibilities

• Advise on strategic and sensitive employment matters.
• Represent employee disputes across Courts and Tribunals (private and public sector).
• Handle whistleblowing matters and workplace investigations.
• Address discrimination and harassment issues and post-employment restraints.
• Engage in employment aspects of corporate transactions and WHS matters.
• Support career progression and contribute to firm growth and client profiles.

Skills

Employment law

Workplace relations

Client development

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a talented Lawyer to join our leading Sydney Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety (WRES) team, working closely with Partner Amanda Lyras. We are looking for someone who genuinely loves employment law - someone who finds the complexity of workplace disputes intellectually stimulating, who thrives on strategic and high-stakes advisory work, and who wants to build and refine their career in this space. If you are looking for a firm that will invest in your progression and development, read on. Our WRES team represents a blue-chip client base across both private and public sectors, acting in high profile matters across the full breadth of workplace relations and employment law. You will play a key role advising on strategic and sensitive employment matters, employee disputes across various Courts and Tribunals (both private and public sector), whistleblowing, workplace investigations, discrimination and harassment, the enforcement of post-employment restraints, employment aspects of corporate transactions WHS, and modern slavery. This is an exciting time of growth for our team, with opportunities for structured career progression. In addition to enjoying challenging and rewarding work that keeps your skills sharp, your professional development will be nurtured and supported through dedicated mentorship, learning & leadership programs and career opportunities such as client secondments.

Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years PQE with demonstrated experience working across a range of employment law and workplace relations matters, gained within a reputable commercial law firm.
• A strong academic record.
• The drive and confidence to effectively manage a diverse workload with autonomy, while being a collaborative and generous team member.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine enthusiasm for employment law - not just as a job, but as a discipline you find interesting.
• An appetite for contributing to business development, including building client relationships through networking events, delivering seminars, publishing thought leadership, and enhancing the firm's profile in the market.
• A proactive commitment to continuous professional development to expand skills and meet evolving client and industry needs.

The WRES Team

Our WRES team boasts some of Australia's leading workplace lawyers and are the go-to team for large organisations with complex and challenging workplace needs. We work with clients across the full spectrum of the employment relationship; from engagement through to performance and conduct management, and termination. Our work spans all facets of employment law, industrial relations, discrimination, work health and safety, executive remuneration and diversity. Our clients include major international and ASX 200 listed companies, governments and private sector organisations. We act on matters that shape workplace law in this country, and we are looking for someone who wants to be part of that. For further information, please visit our Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety showcase page on LinkedIn.

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

Culture

As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way. As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish. We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Built around independent thinkers we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success. In return we're committed to fostering a career path that's unique to each individual. Imagine what you could achieve at a top law firm that actually values independent thinking. Are you up for the challenge? We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential.

Pro Bono

Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz.

Career Path

The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors.