Employment Lawyer (4-7 PAE)
Employment Lawyer (4-7 PAE) role with leading commercial firm. High-profile workplace matters, mentoring and clear progression.
3 Key Points:
Broad employment and workplace relations practice
Genuine path to seniority, leadership and partnership
Hybrid work and people-first culture
About the Client
Our client is a respected commercial law firm, partnering with major corporates, government agencies and growing private businesses on complex workplace and industrial relations issues. Their Brisbane and Gold Coast presence is part of a cohesive employment practice known for handling high-impact, high-value matters with a strong commercial and strategic focus.
The team is recognised for combining top-tier technical expertise with a genuinely supportive culture. Collaboration, knowledge-sharing and development are embedded in how they work, and talented Employment Lawyers are given the platform and backing to build long-term, successful careers.
About the Position
Our client is looking for an Employment Lawyer (approximately 4-7 years PAE) to join our clients' team within their Brisbane or Gold Coast office, as part of the employment and workplace relations group. You will work across a broad range of contentious and advisory employment and industrial relations matters, including:
Unfair dismissal and general protections claims
EA drafting, bargaining and industrial strategy
Employment contracts, restraints and confidentiality issues
Discrimination, bullying and harassment claims
Workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
Underpayment, wage compliance and regulatory investigations
Workplace policies, training and day-to-day HR advisory work




You will have the opportunity to:
Run your own files appropriate to your level with close partner access
Manage end-to-end litigation in the FWC, QIRC and Federal jurisdictions
Draft pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and detailed advices
Brief and work closely with counsel on complex hearings and mediations
Assist employer clients to manage risk and implement practical solutions
You'll work with a varied client base - ASX-listed corporates, government bodies, large employers, professional services firms and sophisticated SMEs - often on matters with significant workplace and reputational impact. Expect a steady, manageable workload of high-quality files (rather than volume churn), including multi-party disputes, substantial underpayment issues and sensitive investigations.
This role suits an Employment Lawyer who enjoys a mix of disputes and advisory work, likes being hands-on with files, and wants a clear, supported pathway into Senior Associate and beyond.
Key Requirements
Admission as a Lawyer in Australia (QLD practising certificate or ability to obtain)
Around 4-6 years' PAE in employment / workplace relations / industrial relations
Experience acting for employers (mid-top tier or quality boutique background highly regarded)
Solid experience in some or all of: unfair dismissal, general protections, EA work,



discrimination, investigations or employment advisory
Strong drafting and advisory skills, with a commercial, solutions-focused approach
Confidence managing client relationships and running matters appropriate to your level
A collaborative mindset and interest in mentoring junior lawyers and graduates over time
Genuine desire to build a long-term career in employment law within a strong platform
On Offer
Career Progression: Clear, transparent pathway to Senior Associate, Special Counsel and leadership roles, with real partnership potential for the right person
Quality Work: Exposure to complex, strategically significant employment and IR matters with broad commercial impact, including multi-million-dollar claims and major investigations
File Ownership: Genuine responsibility for your own files (typically ***** active matters), backed by approachable, highly regarded partners and senior lawyers
People-First Culture: Down-to-earth, supportive team where collaboration, wellbeing and flexibility are genuinely prioritised
Flexible Working: Hybrid work options and sensible hours, with flexibility to accommodate family, study or other personal commitments
Learning & Development: Structured CPD, regular in-house training, access to specialist employment/IR learning, mentoring and leadership development
Attractive Package: Competitive salary, bonus potential and advantages aligned to your experience and contribution
Additional information
Broad employment and workplace relations matters
Genuine path to seniority, leadership and partnership
Hybrid work and people-first culture
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