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 Recent 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
What we offer
In return, we offer the opportunity 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.
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 ******.
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 ******.
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📌 Associate / Senior Associate (New South Wales)
🏢 Mccabes Lawyers Alumni
📍 New South Wales