The Opportunity A highly regarded, independent Australian law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its established Employment & Workplace Relations team in Sydney.

This is a standout chance to work alongside respected practitioners on complex, high-value matters for a diverse client base, including corporates, funds, and high-growth businesses. The role offers a strong mix of advisory and contentious work, with exposure to strategic, business-critical issues.

The Team

You’ll be joining a collaborative and well-regarded employment practice that advises across the full spectrum of workplace relations, including:

- Employment and industrial relations advice

- Workplace investigations and disputes

- Discrimination, harassment and regulatory matters

- Enterprise bargaining and industrial issues

- Restructures, redundancies and outsourcing

- Executive and incentive arrangements

The team also partners closely with corporate and private capital clients on sensitive workforce and executive matters.

The Role In this role, you will:

- Provide strategic, commercially focused employment advice

- Work closely with clients on complex and often high-profile matters

- Draft and advise on employment contracts, policies and frameworks

- Support dispute resolution and litigation matters





- Stay across evolving employment legislation and regulatory developments

You’ll play a key role in client relationships while mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to a high-performing team environment.

About You

You are a confident and commercially minded employment lawyer who brings:

- 5+ years’ PQE in employment/workplace relations (private practice)

- Strong technical skills with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- A collaborative mindset and positive, team-oriented attitude
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure

What’s on Offer

- High-quality, complex work with sophisticated clients
- A genuinely collaborative and down-to-earth culture

- Strong mentoring and clear career progression pathways

- Competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements

- Ongoing learning & development, plus meaningful pro bono opportunities

If you’re looking to take the next step in your employment law career within a progressive and high-performing environment, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Send your CV to [email protected].

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📌 Senior Associate/Special Counsel, Employment (Sydney)
🏢 JLegal
📍 Sydney