Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety | Associate/Senior Associate

Legal People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Discounted health insurance

Gym and fitness studio discounts

Employee referral bonuses

Learning and professional development

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

Legal People in Melbourne is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to advise on employment contracts, policies and terminations while handling disputes in the Fair Work Commission and higher courts. You will contribute to enterprise bargaining and industrial strategy, and support health and safety regulatory matters.

The role emphasizes mentoring, client service, and ongoing development within a collaborative team culture, with flexible, hybrid working arrangements and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• 3+ years PAE in employment and workplace relations.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client service.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Advising on employment contracts, policies, performance management and terminations.
• Representing clients in disputes before the Fair Work Commission, Federal Court and state tribunals.
• Assisting with enterprise bargaining, industrial strategy and union engagement.
• Advising on workplace health and safety investigations and regulatory matters.
• Providing advice on EEO, employee relations and workplace compliance.
• Collaborating with and supporting junior lawyers and graduates.
• Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Drafting

Legal research

Client relations

Attention to detail

Job description

Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety | Associate/Senior Associate

Elevate your Workplace Relations career with a highly regarded team offering quality work, exceptional mentoring and genuine career progression. Joining a highly respected Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety team, you'll work alongside recognised leaders advising an established employer client base on the full spectrum of employment, industrial relations and workplace safety matters. Working closely with two highly regarded Partners, two Senior Associates and a talented team of lawyers and graduates, you'll enjoy exposure to challenging, high-profile matters while receiving exceptional mentoring, genuine career progression and the autonomy to further develop your practice within a collaborative and supportive team.

The Role

• Advising on employment contracts, workplace policies, performance management and terminations
• Representing clients in disputes before the Fair Work Commission, Federal Court and relevant State tribunals
• Assisting with enterprise bargaining, industrial strategy and union engagement
• Advising on workplace health and safety investigations, incident response and regulatory matters
• Providing advice on equal employment opportunity (EEO), employee relations and workplace compliance
• Collaborating with and supporting junior lawyers and graduates
• Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives

About You

• A minimum of 3 years' PAE gained within a reputable employment and workplace relations practice
• Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A genuine commitment to outstanding client service
• Initiative, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for practising in Workplace Relations
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for ongoing learning and development

What's on Offer?

In addition to high-quality work and excellent mentoring, our client provides flexible and hybrid working arrangements, discounted health insurance, gym and fitness studio discounts, competitive employee referral bonuses, ongoing learning and professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture that genuinely values work/life balance.