Solicitor - Public Sector Workplace Relations & Safety

HWLE Lawyers; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Work-life balance

Culture

Job summary

HWLE Lawyers is a growing specialist firm in Australia, offering exposure to Commonwealth Government and national workplace relations and safety matters. You will learn from a Partner with extensive experience and handle both contentious and non-contentious work with direct client contact.

The role provides meaningful early responsibility, exceptional mentoring, and a clear pathway for career progression in a supportive, balanced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE in employment, industrial relations or safety matters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive, commercially minded approach and practical client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex and high-profile employment, workplace relations and safety matters.
• Work with Commonwealth Government and private sector clients across various industries.
• Engage in disputes, investigations, regulatory compliance and strategic advisory work.
• Develop specialist expertise with strong mentorship and clear progression opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Commercial mindset

Proactive client service

Job description

HWLE Lawyers is a growing specialist firm in Australia, offering exposure to Commonwealth Government and national workplace relations and safety matters. You will learn from a Partner with extensive experience and handle both contentious and non-contentious work with direct client contact.

The role provides meaningful early responsibility, exceptional mentoring, and a clear pathway for career progression in a supportive, balanced environment.