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 practiceGenuine path to seniority, leadership and partnershipHybrid 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 claimsEA drafting, bargaining and industrial strategyEmployment contracts, restraints and confidentiality issuesDiscrimination, bullying and harassment claimsWorkplace investigations and disciplinary processesUnderpayment, wage compliance and regulatory investigationsWorkplace 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 accessManage end-to-end litigation in the FWC, QIRC and Federal jurisdictionsDraft pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and detailed advicesBrief and work closely with counsel on complex hearings and mediationsAssist 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 explicit, 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 relationsExperience 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 advisoryStrong drafting and advisory skills, with a commercial, solutions-focused approachConfidence managing client relationships and running matters appropriate to your levelA collaborative mindset and interest in mentoring junior lawyers and graduates over timeGenuine 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 personQuality Work: Exposure to complex, strategically significant employment and IR matters with broad commercial impact, including multi-million-dollar claims and major investigationsFile Ownership: Genuine responsibility for your own files (typically ***** active matters), backed by approachable, highly regarded partners and senior lawyersPeople-First Culture: Down-to-earth, supportive team where collaboration, wellbeing and flexibility are genuinely prioritisedFlexible Working: Hybrid work options and sensible hours, with flexibility to accommodate family, study or other personal commitmentsLearning & Development: Structured CPD, regular in-house training, access to specialist employment/IR learning, mentoring and leadership developmentAttractive Package: Competitive salary, bonus potential and benefits aligned to your experience and contribution
Additional information
Broad employment and workplace relations mattersGenuine path to seniority, leadership and partnershipHybrid work and people-first culture
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