Senior Employment/Workplace Lawyer

Connected People; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Paid parental leave

Career progression

Company benefits

Supportive team

Job summary

Connected People is partnering with a nationally recognised mid-tier firm to recruit an experienced Employment and Workplace Relations Lawyer. This role involves advising employers on a broad range of workplace matters with a focus on complex employer-only work and high-quality client relationships.

The position can be based in Sydney or Newcastle, offering genuine flexibility, hybrid working arrangements, and clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive national team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years PAE in employment law or related fields.
• Strong client relationship-building abilities.
• Experience working in a collaborative, national team setting.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers across a broad range of workplace matters.
• Handle sophisticated and challenging employer-only matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues within a national employment team.

Skills

Employment law

Workplace relations

Industrial relations

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you an experienced Employment or Workplace Relations Lawyer looking for high-quality work, genuine flexibility and the opportunity to grow your career within a nationally recognised practice?

We are partnering with an established national mid-tier firm seeking an experienced lawyer to join its highly regarded Employment and Workplace Relations team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work across complex and interesting employer-only matters, advising an impressive client base alongside experienced and highly regarded workplace lawyers.

You’ll enjoy the quality and complexity of work you would expect from a leading national practice, combined with a supportive team, hybrid working arrangements and genuine opportunities to progress your career.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As part of the Employment and Workplace Relations team, you’ll advise employers across a broad range of workplace matters.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on sophisticated and challenging matters while developing strong relationships with clients and working alongside experienced practitioners within a collaborative national team.

The role can be based in either Sydney or Newcastle, providing an excellent opportunity for someone looking for high-calibre employment work without compromising on flexibility or lifestyle.

WHAT’S ON OFFER:

• Nationally recognised Employment and Workplace Relations practice
• Highly regarded mid-tier firm that is an employer of choice
• Complex and interesting employer-only work
• High-quality and diverse client base
• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• Additional company benefits
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work as part of an established national firm
• Choice of Sydney or Newcastle location

ABOUT YOU:

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 4 years PAE with experience across employment law, workplace relations and/or industrial relations. More experienced candidates encouraged to apply.

You’ll be a confident lawyer who enjoys technically interesting work, building strong client relationships and working collaboratively as part of a team.

Most importantly, you’ll be looking for an opportunity where you can continue to develop your expertise and career within a respected employment and workplace practice.

You may already be actively considering a move, or simply curious about what opportunities are currently available.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.