Workplace Lawyer - Brisbane

Gorilla Jobs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace arrangements

Competitive salary and parental leave

Career progression and development

Networking and social events

Income protection insurance

Salary packaging options

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is recruiting an experienced Workplace Relations & Safety Lawyer to join a prestigious Brisbane law firm. The role covers strategic advisory and complex litigation, advising on dismissals, investigations, WHS, and enterprise bargaining while building strong client relationships.

You will manage your own caseload with junior support, contribute to business development, and help strengthen the firm's industry profile across construction, mining, technology, education and health

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in employment law and industrial relations.
• Proven experience handling dismissals, investigations and WHS matters.
• Strong work ethic, technical expertise, and organizational skills.
• Proactive in delivering timely, practical solutions for complex legal issues.
• Genuine passion for employment law and ability to mentor team members.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with a drive to develop the team.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with matters spanning strategic advisory and complex litigation.
• Advising clients on dismissals, workplace investigations, bullying and harassment, WHS, award compliance and EBAs.
• Defending unfair dismissal, general protections, and anti-discrimination claims.
• Collaborating with a diverse range of clients across sectors such as construction, mining, technology, manufacturing, education, health services, and professional services.
• Managing your own caseload with support from junior lawyers.
• Participating in BD activities and presenting to external stakeholders to build a strong industry profile.

Skills

PQE 3+ years

Employment law

Industrial relations

Leadership

Client relations

Job description

Workplace Relations & Safety Lawyer – Prestigious Law Firm - Brisbane

Salary: $120,000 to $150,000 (DOE)

Benefits

• Flexible workplace arrangements
• Competitive salary and parental leave policy
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Regular networking and social events
• Income protection insurance
• Salary packaging options
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

Exciting Opportunity for an Experienced Lawyer in Workplace Relations & Safety We are seeking a seasoned lawyer to join our client’s dynamic Workplace Relations & Safety team. This role offers the chance to handle intriguing and challenging cases, develop client relationships, build a strong industry presence, and collaborate closely with leading experts in a growing team.

What You Can Expect in the Role

• Engaging with a variety of matters, including both strategic advisory and complex litigation work
• Advising clients on dismissals, workplace investigations, workplace bullying and sexual harassment claims, work health and safety, award compliance, and enterprise bargaining
• Defending against unfair dismissal, general protections, and anti-discrimination claims
• Working with a diverse range of businesses, including large private corporations and publicly listed entities, across sectors such as construction, mining and resources, technology, manufacturing, education, medical and health services, and professional services
• Managing your own caseload with the support of junior lawyers
• Participating in business development and presenting to external stakeholders to build a strong industry profile

To Be Successful in the Role, You Will Need:

• 3+ years PQE
• Proven experience in employment and industrial relations matters
• Strong work ethic, technical expertise, and organizational skills
• Proactive approach in delivering timely, practical solutions for complex legal issues
• Genuine passion for employment law
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with a desire to mentor team members