Associate &

• Senior Associate – Workplace Relations &

• Safety Join two highly respected partners at a leading national firm I’m working closely with a premier national law firm to recruit an Associate and Senior Associate for its growing Workplace Relations &

• Safety team. This is an outstanding opportunity to work directly with two highly regarded partners who lead a sophisticated practice spanning employment law, industrial relations, workplace investigations, WHS and complex advisory work. About the Partners Partner 1 – Employment, Industrial Relations &

• Workplace Strategy

This partner is recognised for their deep expertise across the full spectrum of employment and industrial relations law.

Their practice includes: Complex employment disputes and litigation

Enterprise bargaining and industrial strategy

Executive employment, restraints and remuneration issues

Workplace investigations and disciplinary matters

Advisory work for major corporate, government and institutional clients They are known for their commercial, pragmatic approach and for being a supportive mentor who invests heavily in developing their team. Partner 2 – Workplace Health & Safety, Investigations & Compliance This partner is a standout in the WHS and regulatory space, acting for clients across industries including construction, healthcare, manufacturing, education and government.

Their practice covers: WHS incident response and regulatory investigations

Prosecutions and enforcement actions

Safety systems, compliance and risk management

Coronial inquests and inquiries

Training, audits and proactive safety advisory work They are collaborative, approachable and highly engaged with their team,



offering hands‑on guidance and opportunities to step into meaningful client work early.

The Chance

You’ll work across a diverse and high‑quality mix of matters, including: Employment and industrial relations disputes

WHS investigations and regulatory actions

Enterprise bargaining and industrial strategy

Workplace investigations and complex advisory work

Litigation across state and federal jurisdictions This is a role for someone who wants: Exposure to high‑profile, career‑defining matters

Direct access to partners who are invested in your growth A supportive, down‑to‑earth team culture

Genuine progression opportunities within a national platform Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking lawyers with: 2–5 PAE for the Associate role

5–8 PAE for the Senior Associate role

Experience in employment law, industrial relations, WHS or regulatory investigations

Strong drafting, advisory and communication skills A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset The ability to manage competing priorities and work closely with clients Candidates from top‑tier, mid‑tier or specialist employment/WHS practices are encouraged to apply.

About the Firm This national firm is known for: A leading Workplace Relations & Safety practice with a strong national footprint A genuinely supportive and approachable culture

High‑quality work across both private and public sectors

Clear development pathways and opportunities for advancement A commitment to flexibility, wellbeing and long‑term career growth Interested? If you’d like to discuss this opportunity confidentially, feel free to drop me an email - [email protected]

📌 Associate and Senior Associate - Employment (Sydney)
🏢 Kelly Gordine
📍 Sydney