DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded Workplace and Employment Law team in Adelaide.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a varied caseload of employment, industrial relations and workers' compensation matters
Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice to clients
Draft correspondence, legal documents, submissions and employment‐related agreements
Conduct legal research and analyse complex legislative and regulatory issues
Represent and advocate for clients in employment‐related matters where required
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Assist with mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and support staff
Contribute to business development, networking and professional profile‐building activities
Ensure effective file management, risk management and compliance practices
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Minimum 3 years' post‐admission experience in Employment Law, Industrial Relations and/or Workers' Compensation
Strong technical legal knowledge and problem‐solving capabilities
Excellent drafting, research and communication skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
A proactive and solutions‐focused approach to legal practice
Solid relationship‐building and stakeholder management skills
Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members will be highly regarded
Commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes
What's on Offer
Exposure to complex, high‐quality employment law matters
Opportunity to work closely with highly experienced practitioners
Genuine career progression and advancement opportunities
Ongoing mentoring, professional development and support
Collaborative and inclusive team environment
Long‐term career prospects within a leading legal practice
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Lawyer seeking to further develop their expertise and build a rewarding long‐term career within a respected and growing team.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process.
If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
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