Senior Employment Lawyer — Autonomy & Path to Partnership

Burgess Paluch; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess Paluch is seeking an Employment & Workplace Relations Lawyer to fill Senior Associate or Special Counsel roles across Australia, including Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne or Canberra. You’ll manage sophisticated workplace matters and advise leading clients in a nimble, client-focused firm.

Reporting to the founder, you’ll enjoy real autonomy, fast decisions, and a clear path to partnership as you mentor juniors and help grow the practice.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PAE in employment and industrial relations.
• Strong technical skills in employment law and IR.
• Proven track record in developing people and delivering high-quality client work.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex workplace and employment matters for top clients.
• Advise clients as a trusted adviser and mentor juniors.
• Grow the practice and contribute to pathway to partnership.
• Report directly to the founder with autonomy and fast decision-making.

Skills

Employment law

Industrial relations

Mentoring

Client service

Job description

Burgess Paluch is seeking an Employment & Workplace Relations Lawyer to fill Senior Associate or Special Counsel roles across Australia, including Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne or Canberra. You’ll manage sophisticated workplace matters and advise leading clients in a nimble, client-focused firm.

Reporting to the founder, you’ll enjoy real autonomy, fast decisions, and a clear path to partnership as you mentor juniors and help grow the practice.