Lawyer (Solicitor) - Workplace Relations and Safety

Montgomery Advisory; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian law firm in Sydney is seeking an Associate Lawyer specializing in Workplace Relations and Safety. The role involves providing legal advice, managing client relationships, and collaborating with the Commercial team. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of experience in workplace health and safety law and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a supportive environment focused on personal growth and career opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PAE in workplace health and safety within a reputable employment law practice.
• Solid knowledge of workplace relations, industrial relations, and work health and safety law.
• Proven experience advising on employment-related matters within commercial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide contentious and non-contentious employment law advice.
• Manage client relationships and lead legal matters.
• Collaborate with Commercial team on diverse transactional matters.
• Contribute to practice growth and development.

Skills

Workplace relations

Industrial relations

Work health and safety law

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Job description

Lawyer (Solicitor) - Workplace Relations and Safety

Associate, Legal Search & Recruitment @ Montgomery Advisory

Exciting opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative Workplace Relations & Safety team. Our client is one of Australia\'s largest and vastly growing law firms with a leading reputation. They prioritise personal growth and career objectives, while connecting you with highly skilled and motivated professionals. Their Sydney office is now looking for an associate level lawyer to work in their workplace relations and safety team.

About the role

We are actively seeking an Associate with expertise in workplace relations & safety law to join a well regarded Sydney specialist team. The team provides advice to a broad range of clients, including large and small corporates, government bodies, and statutory authorities. It is an employer-focused practice representing both public and private sector employers across various industries. The team also collaborates closely with our Commercial team on a wide variety of dynamic and engaging transactional matters.

Key responsibilities

• Providing both contentious and non-contentious employment law advice to a variety of clients
• Managing client relationships and leading legal matters, with a focus on workplace relations, industrial relations, and safety law
• Collaborating with the Commercial team on diverse transactional matters, ensuring comprehensive legal support across various sectors
• Contributing to the growth and development of the practice, with opportunities for career advancement based on merit

About you

You will have 3+ years PAE in workplace health and safety, working within an established and reputable employment law practice. Additionally, you will have:

• Solid knowledge of workplace relations, industrial relations, and work health and safety law
• Proven experience advising on employment-related matters within the context of commercial transactions
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to legal work
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills for building effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders

Contact

For further information, please contact Emma O\'Reilly on [phone] or [e-mail].

We are committed to fostering a truly inclusive process for all candidates who wish to apply. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice