Senior Employment + Workplace Relations Lawyer

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

Senior Employment + Workplace Relations Lawyer

Senior Employment Lawyer | Sydney (preferred) or Melbourne based

Law Squared is a Human Centred law firm built on fixed fees, not billable hours. We're looking for a Senior Employment Lawyer to take ownership of client relationships and complex matters across the full 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.

Some of the responsibilities you'll be trusted to run

• Advise across the full spectrum of employment law - hiring, managing and firing - for both ad hoc and retainer clients


• Build and manage client relationships in line with the team's strategic plans, with real 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

What you'll bring

• 6 - 10 years' PQE in employment and workplace relations, with a strong technical foundation and confidence advising on complex or sensitive matters


• A business development mindset - you see growing the practice as part of the job


• A commercial approach - practical, strategic advice aligned to client objectives
  
• Real client relationship skills and a proactive, ownership-driven approach to your work


• A collaborative working style - you contribute to our team culture and team targets

Why Law Squared

We don't track billable hours or set individual budgets, and we've embraced flexible and hybrid working since day one. Your team hits its targets and celebrates together - no silos, no internal competition. If becoming a partner isn't your career driver, and you want real autonomy inside a collaborative firm, this is where you belong.

Our core values:

• Different on Purpose — we challenge the status quo and look for better ways of doing things


• Keep It Real — we communicate openly, honestly and authentically


• Own the Outcome — we take accountability and follow through


• Find the 1% — we believe small improvements create extraordinary results over time


• Show Up — we bring energy, commitment and care to our team, clients and colleagues