Senior Associate - Employment and Industrial Relations

Clayton Utz Construction and Major Projects; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Utz invites applications for a Senior Associate to join the Sydney Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety (WRES) team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves advising on industrial relations, employment, discrimination and WHS matters, with opportunities for progression and brand-building within a leading Australian law firm.

You will work with Partners Saul Harben and Cynthia Elachi, and contribute to mentoring, development programs and seminars to expand client services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with senior associate or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in employment law and industrial relations at a reputable firm.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Proactive approach to business development and client service.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of workplace relations, employment, discrimination, WHS, investigations and litigation.
• Lead and manage a diverse workload across private and public sector clients.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Senior leadership

Employment law

Industrial relations

Work health and safety

Mentoring

Business development

Client service

Job description

The Role

Working with Partners Saul Harben and Cynthia Elachi, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Associate to join our Sydney Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety (WRES) team on a permanent, full time basis.

The WRES team successfully represents a strong client base across both private and public sectors, acting in high profile matters on all aspects of workplace relations. As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role advising on all aspects of matters spanning industrial relations, employment, discrimination, WHS, investigations and litigation across various Courts and Tribunals.

This is an exciting time of growth for the team, with opportunities for structured career progression. You will benefit from playing a lead role in challenging and rewarding work that keeps your skills sharp. You will be empowered and supported to build your own brand and practice through dedicated mentorship, leadership development programs and career opportunities.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least 5 years PQE with demonstrated experience in a Senior Associate or equivalent role;
• Strong experience working across a range of employment law and industrial relations matters, gained within a reputable commercial law firm;
• Demonstrated capability to work autonomously as well as within a team to manage a diverse workload;
• Experience in supervision and mentoring of junior team members;
• A high degree of initiative, dedication and commitment to client service;
• Strong communication and practical problem solving skills;
• A desire to develop and participate in business development initiatives, including seminars and publishing articles;
• A proactive attitude towards personal development to expand your skills and knowledge to meet evolving client 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 challenging workplace needs.
Our group works 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 many international and ASX 200 listed companies, governments and private sector organisations.

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to [e-mail].

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