Senior Employment Lawyer (5+ PAE)

Practicepeople; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

Parental leave

Flexible work

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Practicepeople is seeking an experienced employment lawyer for a leading Western Australian firm. You will advise on complex employment, industrial relations and workplace health and safety matters, represent clients in fairs, tribunals and courts, and help shape strategy across the full employment lifecycle.

You will mentor junior lawyers, manage key client relationships and deliver commercially minded advice in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ post-admission experience in employment law within a reputable law firm.
• Strong drafting, advocacy and communication skills.
• Sound commercial judgment and understanding of legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex employment, industrial relations and workplace health and safety matters across the full employment lifecycle.
• Represent clients in disputes before the Fair Work Commission, tribunals and courts, including high-stakes employment litigation.
• Manage client relationships while delivering strategic, commercially focused advice and supervising junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Introduction
Join a leading employment practice advising on complex workplace, industrial relations and workplace health and safety matters for a diverse client base. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-stakes disputes and strategic advisory matters within a highly regarded litigation-focused firm.

About the Firm
This leading Western Australian law firm is recognised for its expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, supported by a collaborative culture and a commitment to attracting and developing outstanding legal talent.

The Role

• Advise clients on complex employment, industrial relations and workplace health and safety matters across the full employment lifecycle.
• Represent clients in disputes before the Fair Work Commission, tribunals and courts, including high-stakes employment litigation.
• Manage client relationships while delivering strategic, commercially focused advice and supervising junior team members where appropriate.

Benefits & Opportunities

Work on complex and varied employment, industrial relations and workplace health and safety matters within a leading specialist practice. Competitive remuneration package, including bonus opportunities, professional development programs and generous paid parental leave. Flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives and a collaborative, social workplace culture focused on long-term career success.

About You

You will ideally have 5+ years’ post-admission experience in employment law gained within a reputable law firm environment. You bring strong drafting, advocacy and communication skills, together with sound commercial judgment and a thorough understanding of legal processes. You are a collaborative and confident professional who can manage client relationships, mentor junior lawyers and thrive in a fast-paced environment.