Senior Employment Associate – Cross-Border, Sydney

TAG Legal Search; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International network

Diverse work

Career development

Collaborative team

Job summary

TAG Legal Search in Sydney is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate in Employment to join a leading international law firm. The role offers exposure to a broad employment practice across contentious and advisory matters, with cross-border experience and global connections.

The successful candidate will typically have 4–9 years PQE in employment law, strong drafting and commercial skills, and the ability to manage matters independently while building client relationships.

Qualifications

• 4–9 years PQE in employment law
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Experience at top-tier, mid-tier or national firms
• Strong drafting and commercial skills
• Independent matter management and client engagement
• Collaborative approach and contribute to growing practice
• Australian legal admission

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of contentious employment matters, including disputes, litigation, mediation and investigations
• Providing strategic and commercial advice on non-contentious issues, including contracts, policies and executive remuneration and exits
• Advising on employee misconduct, disciplinary matters, discrimination and regulatory investigations
• Supporting clients on restructures, redundancies, dismissals and other workforce-related issues
• Advising on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, including M&A and outsourcing arrangements
• Drafting and negotiating employment-related documentation
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives

Skills

Employment law

Client communication

Independent working

Drafting

Collaboration

Education

Australian admission

Job description

TAG Legal Search in Sydney is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate in Employment to join a leading international law firm. The role offers exposure to a broad employment practice across contentious and advisory matters, with cross-border experience and global connections.

The successful candidate will typically have 4–9 years PQE in employment law, strong drafting and commercial skills, and the ability to manage matters independently while building client relationships.