Senior Employment Lawyer - IR & Government Matters Brisbane

HarperLloyd Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperLloyd Recruitment has partnered with a leading Brisbane employment law practice to appoint an Employment Lawyer (5+ PAE). You will advise public and private sector clients on complex matters, including investigations, discrimination and industrial relations, with strong partner collaboration and opportunities for progression.

You will work alongside a team of experienced partners, handling high-profile government and corporate matters and providing strategic workforce advice with a focus

Qualifications

• 5+ years' post-admission experience in Employment and Industrial Relations.
• Strong experience across federal and Queensland IR frameworks.
• Excellent technical employment law, drafting and advocacy skills.
• Experience advising on complex workplace and employee relations matters.
• Strong commercial judgement and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment and industrial relations advice to public and private sector clients.
• Handle disciplinary, performance management and dismissal matters.
• Conduct or oversee workplace investigations, including misconduct matters.
• Advise on general protections, discrimination and reinstatement issues.
• Interpret industrial instruments and employment obligations.
• Provide strategic workforce and employee relations guidance.
• Deliver training and presentations on workplace relations topics.

Skills

Employment Law

Industrial Relations

Public Sector Experience

Dispute Resolution

Client Management

Job description

HarperLloyd Recruitment has partnered with a leading Brisbane employment law practice to appoint an Employment Lawyer (5+ PAE). You will advise public and private sector clients on complex matters, including investigations, discrimination and industrial relations, with strong partner collaboration and opportunities for progression.

You will work alongside a team of experienced partners, handling high-profile government and corporate matters and providing strategic workforce advice with a focus