Employment & Workplace Relations Lawyer (or Commercial Disputes Lawyer Looking to Pivot) | Sydney CBD | Flexible WFH.

Looking to deepen your expertise in employment and workplace relations law? Or perhaps you're a commercial disputes lawyer ready to pivot into a growing and highly sought-after area of practice?

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-regarded Sydney CBD boutique where you'll gain hands‑on exposure to employment, industrial relations, commercial disputes and advisory work, while receiving direct mentorship from an experienced and highly connected Director.

About the Firm

This growing boutique practice has built a strong reputation across employment law, industrial relations, commercial disputes and commercial advisory matters.

Led by a highly respected Director with longstanding industry relationships, the firm combines traditional legal services with innovative and scalable legal solutions. With a close-knit team and ambitious growth plans, it's an ideal environment for lawyers seeking genuine responsibility, client exposure and accelerated career development.

The Role

This is a broad and varied position with a strong focus on employment and industrial relations matters, alongside commercial disputes and advisory work.

You will be involved in:

Employment advisory and workplace relations matters

Industrial relations work, including enterprise agreements and bargaining

Employment disputes,



investigations and workplace issues

Commercial disputes and litigation matters

Drafting and advising on commercial contracts

Advising recruitment agencies and other business clients

A mix of traditional legal work and innovative service offerings

Whether you already practise in employment law or come from a commercial disputes background, you'll be given the support and training needed to develop your expertise.

About You

2+ years PAE

Experience in employment law, workplace relations, litigation or commercial disputes

Strong drafting and client management skills

Keen to develop or further build a career in employment and IR law

Comfortable taking ownership of matters and client relationships

Commercially minded with a proactive approach

Values learning, responsibility and long-term growth

The firm is open to lawyers from a range of backgrounds, with attitude, capability and genuine interest in employment law valued above pedigree.

- Direct mentorship from a highly experienced and supportive Director
- Genuine progression opportunities as the practice grows
- Broad mix of employment, IR, disputes and advisory work
- Adaptable hybrid working arrangements
- Healthy work-life balance with flexibility built into the day
- Exposure to innovative legal service models and business development initiatives

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