Special Counsel | Employment Law (Education Sector)Just posted!

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

Benefits offered by this job

Impressive remuneration: up to 280K +

Hybrid model: 2 WFH days per week

Work with a national client base

Collaborative, values-led culture

Job summary

Amicus Legal Recruitment in Melbourne seeks a senior-level Workplace Relations Lawyer to join a thriving national practice. This permanent role targets a Special Counsel level, offering leadership opportunities, high-quality education sector work, and a clear career trajectory.

You will handle front and back-end employment matters, including governance, performance, contracts, and industrial relations, with flexibility to tailor your mix.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PAE in workplace relations and employment law.
• Experience advising education sector clients is preferred.
• Leadership potential with mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on front- and back-end employment matters across sectors, with a focus on education.
• Provide strategic governance, performance, contracts, policies, and industrial relations guidance.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with senior leaders in a national practice.

Skills

Workplace Relations

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 eduction 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.