About The Role
Clyde & Co is looking for a 4-5PQE Associate level Employment lawyer who has gained experience working across both contentious and non‐contentious matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong employment background, gained within a large‐scale international or regional top tier firm.
Key Responsibilities
Advising on workforce conduct issues and other internal issues including carrying out fact finding and internal investigations on behalf of clients and implementing recommendations
Advising clients on compliance with local laws and regulations; instructing and liaising with correspondent law firms across the region
Acting for and advising global, multinational, and local clients on a range of issues, including start‐up employment infrastructure, corporate governance and senior executive incentive schemes
Advising clients on large‐scale restructuring exercises, including employee communications and drafting documents
Advising clients on structuring issues
Providing advice and support to clients on a full range of employment issues, including recruitment and sponsorship procedures, remuneration and advantages packages, grievance and disciplinary procedures and issues arising on the termination of employment
Supporting the corporate department with employment issues arising out of transactions, such as undertaking employment due diligence, drafting warranties and indemnities in agreements and the transfer of employees
Drafting and amending employment contracts, employee handbooks,



policies and procedures and other employment‐related documentation
Advising clients across sectors including energy, transport, mining & resources, construction & engineering, insurance and reinsurance, financial services, telecommunications and information technology on employment‐specific issues arising in these sectors
Defending clients on large‐scale and complex employment disputes in local courts and in financial centres
Advising clients on settlement of disputes and drafting settlement agreements
Advising clients on immigration matters
Candidate Requirements
Have worked extensively on employment‐related matters; Australia‐wide experience would be an advantage
Have experience of working at a large‐scale international or regional top tier law firm
Have attained a degree or certificate(s) from a reputed institution, maintaining strong academic performance
Have a mature and flexible personality and be able to work well within a team
Be self‐motivated and possess a pro‐active attitude towards completing jobs and working collaboratively
Have a genuine commitment to building a career with Clyde & Co in Australia
Our Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace, allowing everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
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📌 Associate (Pqe 4-5) - Employment Law (Melbourne)
🏢 Clyde
📍 Melbourne