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 robust 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
Flexible 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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📌 Employment Lawyer (New South Wales)
🏢 Beacon Legal
📍 New South Wales