Special Counsel: Employment

Naiman Clarke; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Naiman Clarke is seeking an Employment Special Counsel/Partner to lead and manage the Employment Law practice within the firm. You will provide expert legal advice and representation on complex employment matters and develop and maintain strong client relationships.

You will mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff, contribute to business development and marketing initiatives, and drive growth while upholding a collegiate, sociable team culture and work–life balance.

Qualifications

• Special Counsel/Partner level (8+ PQE) required.
• Australian legal qualification/admission required.
• Experience in all areas of employment law from a recognised team/firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Employment Law practice within the firm.
• Provide expert legal advice and representation on complex employment matters.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff.
• Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives to grow the practice.

Skills

Employment law

Leadership

Client relations

Mentor staff

Education

Australian legal qualification/admission

Job description

Job Description

Employment Special Counsel/Partner

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Be part of a firm that values work-life balance

About your new employer:

• An award-winning law firm with a leading reputation
• Stunning modern offices
• Provide top-tier legal services to a wide variety of clients, alongside a genuinely collegiate, friendly and sociable team of legal professionals
• Seeking lawyers due to continued growth of the firm

About the role:

• Lead and manage the Employment Law practice within the firm
• Provide expert legal advice and representation on complex employment law matters
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff
• Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives to grow the practice

The ideal candidate:

• Special Counsel/Partner level (8 + PQE).
• Education: Relevant Australian Legal Qualification/Admission.
• Experience in all areas of employment law, coming from a recognised team/firm.
• Genuine drive to learn, develop and succeed in the Employment space with demonstrated leadership skills.