Workplace Relations Lawyer

Law Staff; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Mentoring by Partner

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Law Staff in Brisbane seeks a Lawyer or Associate with 2-4 years' post-admission experience to advise employers across construction, not-for-profit, social and community sectors on workplace matters. You will work directly with an experienced Partner, gaining exposure to advisory and disputes while developing expertise in WHS and investigations.

You will handle employment contracts, policies, compliance issues and various disputes, with mentoring and opportunities to take ownership of matters.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years post-admission experience in employment law or workplace relations.
• Experience across advisory and dispute resolution matters.
• Solid understanding of Australian employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act.
• Exposure to enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, WHS matters is advantageous.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to deliver commercially focused advice.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to client service.
• Interest in developing client relationships and business development.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers on contracts, policies and compliance obligations.
• Managing unfair and general protections claims.
• Advising on enterprise bargaining and industrial disputes.
• Acting in employment-related litigation and dispute resolution.
• Advising on post-employment restraints and restraints of trade.
• Handling discrimination, harassment and workplace bullying matters.
• Providing strategic advice on organisational change and restructures.
• Advising on transfer of business and contractor arrangements.
• Assisting with workplace health and safety matters and investigations.

Skills

Employment law

Dispute resolution

Client advisory

Research & drafting

Education

Law degree

Admitted solicitor

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer or Associate with 2-4 years' post-admission experience to join a leading national law firm in Brisbane. Working directly with an experienced Partner, you will advise employers across the construction, not-for-profit, social and community sectors on a broad range of workplace matters.

The role offers an appealing balance of front-end advisory and back-end disputes, allowing you to develop well-rounded expertise across employment law and industrial relations while gaining exposure to both strategic advisory work and litigation. You will also have the opportunity to broaden your experience in workplace health and safety and workplace investigations as these areas of the practice continue to expand.

With direct Partner involvement, hands-on mentoring and opportunities to take ownership of matters, this position provides an excellent platform to strengthen your technical skills, commercial judgement and client relationships.

Your work will include:

• Advising employers on employment contracts, workplace policies and compliance obligations
• Managing unfair dismissal, unlawful dismissal and general protections claims
• Advising on enterprise bargaining, enterprise agreements and industrial disputes
• Acting in employment-related litigation and dispute resolution
• Advising on post-employment restraints and restraint of trade matters
• Managing discrimination, sexual harassment and workplace bullying matters
• Providing strategic advice on organisational change, restructures and workforce management
• Advising on transfer of business and independent contractor arrangements
• Assisting with workplace health and safety matters and workplace investigations.

Why You?

• 2-4 years' post-admission experience in employment law, workplace relations or industrial relations
• Experience across employment advisory and dispute resolution matters
• A sound understanding of Australian employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act
• Exposure to enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, workplace investigations or WHS matters will be advantageous
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver clear, commercially focused advice
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional client service
• An interest in developing client relationships and participating in business development activities
• A genuine willingness to learn and continue developing professionally.

What's On Offer?

• Join a leading national law firm with a highly regarded Workplace Relations practice
• Diverse exposure to front-end advisory and back-end litigation
• Work with established employer clients across multiple industries
• Opportunities to expand your expertise in workplace health and safety and workplace investigations
• Direct Partner mentoring and meaningful professional development opportunities
• Genuine career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours, purchased leave, career breaks and study leave
• Modern Brisbane CBD offices
• Employee Assistance Program and health and wellbeing initiatives
• Strong commitment to pro bono work, diversity and community engagement
• Regular social, networking and professional development opportunities.