Senior Associate | Employment

Mizzen Search; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizzen Search is representing a premier Australian law firm in Sydney for a Senior Associate position in the Employment team. The role focuses on leading complex matters across the employment lifecycle for a blue-chip client base, including ASX 200 companies and major government bodies.

As a senior member, you will mentor junior lawyers, contribute to thought leadership, and shape the firm’s practice through high-profile litigation, publishing, and presenting.

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in employment law and industrial relations,
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior associates
• Interest in thought leadership, publishing, and presenting
• Ability to manage own workload autonomously while contributing to a high-performing team

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse, complex matters across the employment lifecycle, including industrial relations, discrimination, WHS and high-profile litigation
• Own and manage significant client matters from inception to resolution
• Develop personal brand and practice within a respected employment law team

Skills

Employment law

Industrial relations

Leadership

Mentoring

Public speaking

Litigation experience

Job description

We are representing a high-calibre and truly Australian law firm that fosters an environment forambitious lawyers looking to escape the “cog in the machine” feeling. This is an opportunity to join a team that values your initiative and provides a clear roadmap for your continued growth.

The Opportunity

The Employment team in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate.This role offers more than just a seat at the table; it’s an opportunity to influence the direction of a highly respected practice that acts for a blue-chip roster of ASX 200 companies, major government bodies, and international corporations.

As a senior member of the team, you will be leadingdiverse, complex matters across the entire lifecycle of the employment relationship, including industrial relations, discrimination, WHS, and high-profile litigation. Youwill be actively supported to develop your own personal brand and practice.

You

We would like to speak to seasoned specialists of 5+ PQE with a strong background in employment law and industrial relations within a top-tier or reputable commercial firm. In addition to an interest inthought leadership, publishing, and presenting, you’ll need to speak on your ability to manage your own workload autonomously while mentoring junior associates.