Senior Associate - Employment (Part-time)

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Makeham Flaherty is a new, specialist employment law firm with a focus on employment dispute resolution, payroll assurance, wage remediation, and regulatory engagement. We represent employers across a variety of sectors and provide our clients with strategic, commercially focused legal advice that is practical and decisive.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an outstanding Senior Associate to join us in our Melbourne CBD office. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new specialised practice where you'll work directly with the founding partners on complex and interesting matters and be at the ‘ground level’ of a new firm.

Reflecting our focus on work‑life balance, this role is a genuine part‑time role (0.6 FTE), with the ability to spread the working hours to suit your schedule across 3, 4 or 5 days. There will also be the prospect to increase your time fraction in due course, if desirable.

What You'll Do

- Represent clients in workplace disputes and litigation
- Conduct or advise on workplace investigations
- Manage and advise on complex wage remediation projects and payroll audits
- Provide strategic advice on employment and compliance issues
- Engage with regulators and manage regulatory investigations and prosecutions

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a candidate with strong technical ability and who is motivated by the prospect of being part of something new.



This is a real opportunity to contribute to and shape the strategic direction of the firm.

Along with a results‑driven, positive attitude and a strong desire to succeed you will need:

- 6+ years PQE in employment law
- Excellent relationship management and communication skills
- Commercial acumen and a practical, solutions‑focused approach
- Demonstrated expertise in wage and payroll issues and employment litigation
- Strong technical skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Admitted to practice in Australia

What We Offer

What you can expect at Makeham Flaherty:

- Opportunity to take the lead on client engagement
- Realistic billable targets
- Market-competitive salary of $175,000 p.a. (pro‑rata) + superannuation + potential for bonuses
- Flexible hours and a real focus on work‑life balance
- Exciting and energetic firm culture
- Direct partner mentoring
- Opportunity to be involved in the growth of the firm
- A clear career progression pathway

How to Apply

If you're looking for a role where your expertise and opinion will be valued, and where you can make a significant contribution to the firm, please send your resume to [email protected] .

For a confidential discussion about the role and the positional description please contact: 0434 839 981

Makeham Flaherty is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Part‑time

Industries

Law Practice

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📌 Senior Associate - Employment (Part-time) (Melbourne)
🏢 Makeham Flaherty
📍 Melbourne