Senior Employment Lawyer — High-Impact, Client-Facing

JLegal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national firm in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its Sydney-based Employment & Workplace Relations practice. This role focuses on strategic, complex, and often sensitive workplace matters across the full employment lifecycle for employers.

You will provide pragmatic, business-focused advice, contribute to the growth of a high-performing team, and mentor junior lawyers while working closely with partners and clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in employment law within private practice.
• Commercial, client-first mindset.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong deadline management.
• Confident communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative, proactive approach to work and growth.

Responsibilities

• Advising on employment contracts, policies, and workplace frameworks.
• Providing strategic advice on discrimination, termination, and workplace investigations.
• Managing employment-related disputes and dispute resolution processes.
• Advising on regulatory developments and compliance obligations.
• Supporting clients through complex employment and industrial relations issues.
• Collaborating with partners and mentoring junior lawyers.

Skills

Employment law

Client relationship management

Strategic advisory

Mentoring juniors

Job description

A leading national firm in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its Sydney-based Employment & Workplace Relations practice. This role focuses on strategic, complex, and often sensitive workplace matters across the full employment lifecycle for employers.

You will provide pragmatic, business-focused advice, contribute to the growth of a high-performing team, and mentor junior lawyers while working closely with partners and clients.