Special Counsel | Employment Law (Education Sector)

Amicus Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 252,000 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration up to $280K + super

Hybrid model

National client base

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Amicus Legal Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking a senior Workplace Relations Lawyer to join a thriving national practice. The role offers leadership opportunities, high-quality education-sector work, and a clear career trajectory.

You’ll handle front and back-end employment matters, including performance management, governance, workplace compliance, contracts and policies, with flexibility to tailor the mix. A Senior Associate or Special Counsel with 5+ years' PAE will fit.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PAE in workplace relations or employment law.
• Experience advising in the education sector is preferred.
• Strong client relationships and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise organisations in education, healthcare, local government, aged care and NFP sectors on employment matters.
• Lead governance, performance management, workplace compliance, contracts and policies advisories.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Workplace relations

Employment law

Client relationships

Mentoring

Leadership

Job description

A rare opportunity is now open for a senior level Workplace Relations Lawyer to join a thriving national practice in Melbourne. Due to sustained growth and internal team movement, this permanent role is suited to a Special Counsel level lawyer who is seeking a leadership opportunity, high-quality work within the education sector and a clear career trajectory.

About the Role

You’ll work across a broad range of front and back-end employment law matters, with a particular focus on advising organisations in the education, healthcare, local government, aged care, and NFP sectors. You’ll deliver advice on performance management, governance, workplace compliance, contracts, policies, and industrial relations – with the chance to tailor your mix based on your strengths and interests.

What You’ll Love

• Impressive remuneration:up to $280K + super
• Hybrid model:2 WFH days per week + flexible options for family/life balance
• Work with a national client base & respected senior leaders in the field
• Join a collaborative, values-led culture with an excellent reputation

What You’ll Bring

You’re a confident, technically strong Workplace Relations and Employment Lawyer with 5+ years PAE in this specialised space, with some experience form within the education sector. You enjoy building trusted client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and thrive in a team where collaboration, autonomy, and respect are core.

Whether you're currently a Senior Associate looking to develop into a Special Counsel position, or a Special Counsel seeking high calibre work with an industry-leading firm - this is a standout opportunity.

Additional information

• Impressive Client Base - Education, Health, Aged Care & NFP
• Industry Leading CBD Law Firm
• Hybrid Working + Impressively Generous Remuneration