Special Counsel, Workplace Relations (Education, Hybrid)

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

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.