About Us McCabes is an Australian Commercial, Government, and Insurance law firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.

The Opportunity

Our employment team is looking for an experienced employment lawyer to join the team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of workplace matters including: Providing day to day employment law guidance to HR and in-house legal clients

Advising on and representing clients in a variety of employment related claims, including claims for unfair dismissal, adverse action, bullying, discrimination, sexual harassment, breach of contract and underpayment of wages

Dealing with industrial relations issues, including awards and enterprise bargaining

Advising on WHS and managing with incidents

Reviewing and drafting of contracts, policies, and settlement deeds

Supporting our corporate team on all people aspects of mergers and acquisitions

Undertaking workplace investigations; and

Delivering training to clients on HR related topics. We represent clients across a diverse range of industries and sectors which makes for an interesting, varied, and demanding practice.

Skills and Experience To be successful in this role you will have: A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and a current New South Wales practising certificate

Demonstrated experience across a range of general employment and IR matters

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills,



enabling a practical and commercial approach to be taken

Confidence to deal with clients and work collaboratively with other practice groups

High degree of initiative, dedication and organisational ability with a strong client and commercial focus

Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tight deadlines

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision A strong, plain language communication style What we offer In return, we offer the prospect to grow your career within a talented team, supported by a flexible, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace. Our culture is built on our core values – integrity, excellence, and courage and we are committed to providing genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.

How to apply Please apply online with your CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

If you would like further information on the role, please email [email protected]. Accessibility and inclusion We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment experience. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

Agency submissions We are not accepting applications submitted by recruitment agencies for this position unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of our human resources team. Candidate profiles or resumes forwarded to principals, hiring managers, or other employees will not constitute an introduction to McCabes for this role or any future roles.

📌 Associate / Senior Associate (Sydney)
🏢 McCabes Lawyers
📍 Sydney