Senior Employment & Workplace Relations Counsel

Law Squared; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Squared is a human-centered law firm built on fixed fees, not billable hours. We’re seeking a Senior Employment Lawyer to own client relationships and handle complex matters across the employment lifecycle, without the hierarchy or billable pressure of a traditional firm.

Full-time preferred; we’re open to discussing part-time for the right candidate, with Sydney preferred or Melbourne-based working arrangements and a strong emphasis on autonomy, strategic direction, and client development.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years' PQE in employment and workplace relations, with a strong technical foundation and confidence advising on complex matters.
• Business development mindset to grow the practice.
• Commercial approach with practical, strategic client advice.
• Strong client relationship skills and ownership-driven work style.
• Collaborative team contributor with focus on targets.

Responsibilities

• Advise across the full spectrum of employment law—from hiring to firing—for ad hoc and retainer clients.
• Build and manage client relationships with autonomy and minimal supervision.
• Play an active role in client acquisition and retention for the Employment + Workplace Relations team.
• Contribute to the team and firm's strategic direction as a senior voice, not just a delivery lawyer.

Skills

PQE in employment law

Job description

Law Squared is a human-centered law firm built on fixed fees, not billable hours. We’re seeking a Senior Employment Lawyer to own client relationships and handle complex matters across the employment lifecycle, without the hierarchy or billable pressure of a traditional firm.

Full-time preferred; we’re open to discussing part-time for the right candidate, with Sydney preferred or Melbourne-based working arrangements and a strong emphasis on autonomy, strategic direction, and client development.