Workplace Relations & Safety Lawyer

Gorilla Jobs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career progression

Health & wellbeing

Study support

Collegiate culture

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs partners with a premier Brisbane law firm to recruit a WRES Lawyer or Associate with a passion for Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety. This is an opportunity to join a well-established team delivering exemplary ER/IR and WHS work.

You will advise, litigate and collaborate with Partners across a broad ER/IR and WHS portfolio while benefiting from flexible working and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PAE in Employment or Safety Law (private practice).
• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act, WHS legislation and industrial relations frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage advisory and litigious WRES matters.
• Strong client engagement and drafting skills.
• A collaborative attitude with commercial sensibility.

Responsibilities

• Employment law advisory.
• General protections and unfair dismissal claims.
• Enterprise bargaining and industrial disputes.
• Work Health and Safety investigations and litigation.

Skills

Client engagement

Drafting skills

Collaborative attitude

Job description

Seeking a WRES Lawyer or Associate to join our client’s premier Brisbane practice.

3 Key Points:

• Work with industry-recognised WRES leaders
• High-calibre employment & WHS matters
• Flexible working & standout career progression

Workplace Relations & Safety Lawyer

About the Client:

Join our client’s team, a prominent national law firm with a strong legacy in delivering exceptional service across Australia. Known for their people-first culture and innovative approach, they are ranked among the Top 10 Australian firms and are deeply respected in the legal community for their Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety (WRES) expertise.

About the Position:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Lawyer or Associate with a passion for Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety to join our client’s well-established Brisbane team. This position offers the chance to collaborate with highly regarded Partners and a supportive, tight-knit team known for their excellence in ER/IR and WHS legal work.

Responsibilities:

You will work across a broad spectrum of matters including:

• Employment law advisory
• General protections and unfair dismissal claims
• Enterprise bargaining and industrial disputes
• Work Health and Safety investigations and litigation

Expect to handle sophisticated, high-impact matters for a diverse portfolio of clients across the private and public sectors. You'll be mentored by recognised experts while enjoying genuine opportunities to fast-track your development.

Key Requirements:

• 3–5 years PAE in Employment or Safety Law (private practice)
• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act, WHS legislation and industrial relations frameworks
• Proven ability to manage advisory and litigious WRES matters
• Strong client engagement and drafting skills
• A collaborative attitude with commercial sensibility

On Offer:

• Work alongside some of the nation’s most respected WRES legal experts
• Access to high-quality matters with room for growth and career progression
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Health and wellness initiatives including EAP, gym/studio discounts and tailored wellbeing programs
• Study support and generous leave policies
• A collegiate culture that invests in your personal and professional development

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Additional information

• Work with industry-recognised WRES leaders
• High-calibre employment & WHS matters
• Flexible working & standout career progression