We're seeking Employment / Workplace Relations Lawyers with an interest in workplace investigations.
This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, and we welcome applications from candidates ranging from Associate level (2+ years post-admission experience) through to lawyers at Special Counsel level. Recent experience obtained from private practice or in a relevant public sector legal role is preferred.

About the Role:

You will be involved in:

- advising employers on various employment and industrial relations issues;
- reviewing and drafting employment contracts and policies;
- providing payroll / compliance advice;
- supporting employment disputes and litigation in the Fair Work Commission, Federal Court and other courts and tribunals; and
- workplace investigations across a range of industries and sectors.

More senior candidates will have the opportunity to take carriage of matters, mentor and grow junior staff, and play a lead role in developing and managing client relationships.

What We're Looking for?

- Strong legal research skills, analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and well-developed legal written skills.
- Ability to manage a diverse, high-volume workload and be able to meet deadlines and client timeframes.
- Exceptional client service skills including the ability to grow key relationships and handle complex or difficult conversations with client contacts (e.g. in relation to cost expectations and delays).
- Ability to support (and lead, depending on experience) significant matters with minimal supervision,



including the ability to independently provide proactive cost management and input on scoping of matters.
- Proficiency in technology and computer skills with the ability to learn current operating systems efficiently and effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to conduct witness interviews confidently and when required, in a culturally sensitive way.
- Ability to identify legal risks.

What's on Offer?

- Structured mentoring and career support
- Ongoing professional development programs
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture

For more information or for a confidential discussion, please contact Karen Horovitz CALL: 04•••••351 or EMAIL ••••@empiregroup.com.au

Karen is a Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group. She is passionate about helping legal professionals find the right role. If the above role isn't what you are looking for, reach out to her so she can assist you in finding the right one!

Why work with empire group?

- Exclusive Roles: Gain access to opportunities not advertised anywhere else.
- Personalised Support: Receive free CV advice, interview coaching and negotiation guidance suited to your career goals.
- Industry Expertise: Work with a team that brings over 175 years of combined Australian legal recruitment experience.
- Privacy: Trust that your information will be treated with the confidentiality that you deserve. Only be put forward to a role with your explicit consent.

📌 Employment Lawyer- Associate to SC level (Sydney)
🏢 empire group
📍 Sydney