Employment Law | Senior Associate | Excellent National Firm
Join a leading Employment practice working on complex, high-profile matters with sophisticated clients, flexible working and a genuine pathway for growth
The Opportunity
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded national law firm with an exceptional reputation for advising corporate clients on complex employment and industrial relations matters.
Working alongside respected Partners, you will become part of a collaborative and high-performing team acting for employers, listed companies, private businesses and executives across a broad range of industries.
The role offers an excellent balance of contentious and advisory work, exposure to high-profile matters and the opportunity to build strong client relationships while developing your leadership skills.
This is the ideal opportunity for an ambitious Employment Lawyer looking for greater autonomy, quality work and a clear pathway towards Partnership.
The Role
You will manage a varied and engaging practice across all aspects of employment and workplace relations law, including:
Employment and industrial disputes
Enterprise bargaining and industrial relations matters
Workplace investigations
Employment contracts and executive arrangements
Performance management, disciplinary matters and terminations
Unfair dismissal and general protections claims
Discrimination, harassment and workplace conduct matters
Award interpretation and wage compliance reviews
Employment policies and workplace risk management




Corporate and transactional employment support
You will enjoy direct client contact, run matters from inception through to resolution and mentor junior lawyers as the team continues to grow.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
Approximately 5-7 years+ PQE in Employment & Workplace Relations
Strong private practice experience across advisory and litigation matters
Excellent technical and drafting skills
Commercial acumen with a pragmatic approach to client service
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
The confidence to manage matters autonomously
A collaborative attitude and genuine interest in mentoring junior lawyers
Benefits
This firm is known for its supportive culture, outstanding quality of work and long-term career development opportunities.
Benefits include:
High-quality employment and industrial relations work
Genuine pathway for growth
Versatile working arrangements
Competitive remuneration
Strong mentoring from highly regarded Partners
Structured learning and professional development programs
Dedicated administrative support
Pro bono opportunities
Paid parental leave
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Employee Assistance Program
Social events and team celebrations
Employee recognition programs
Collaborative and down-to-earth culture
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Australia's premier employment law practices and continue building your career working on market-leading matters with exceptional clients.
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📌 Employment Law | Senior Associate | Excellent National Firm (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne