Workplace Relations Lawyer - Associate

Meridian Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Discounts with partners

Salary sacrificing options

Personal Enjoyment Day

Extra annual leave

Employee referral program

MeridianMinds program

Job summary

Meridian Lawyers invites applications for a Solicitor/Associate to join the Workplace Relations & Safety team in our Sydney office. The role targets lawyers with a minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience, offering development with experienced practitioners on a diverse range of employment matters.

You will cover workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, unfair dismissal and general protections disputes, alongside advisory work.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ post-admission experience in an employment law practice.
• Proactive, client-focused approach with an excellent work ethic.
• Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative and autonomy.
• Advanced understanding of employment law and client objectives, with attention to technical details and the ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice in a commercial context.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise multiple matters at any one time.
• Ability to solve problems and think laterally.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full range of employment law matters, including workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, unfair dismissal claims, general protections disputes, breach of contract claims and employment advisory work.
• Handle discrimination claims, workplace bullying and other employment-related matters.
• Provide advice to a diverse client base across several industries, including insurance, healthcare, community and transport sectors.
• Be mentored by an experienced Principal and senior lawyer, developing your career within a collaborative team.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Excellent work ethic

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent and collaborative

Commercial awareness

Time management

Job description

Meridian Lawyers invites applications for a Solicitor/Associate to join the Workplace Relations & Safety team in our Sydney office. The role targets lawyers with a minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience, offering development with experienced practitioners on a diverse range of employment matters.

You will cover workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, unfair dismissal and general protections disputes, alongside advisory work.