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 strong 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. ✨ Why You'll Love It Here

- ? 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
- ? Down-to-earth, team-oriented culture
- ?️ Healthy work-life balance with flexibility built into the day
- ⏱️ Realistic billable expectations
- ? Exposure to innovative legal service models and business development initiatives

If you're an employment lawyer looking for greater responsibility, or a disputes lawyer seeking a pathway into employment and workplace relations law, we'd love to have a confidential discussion. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please send your CV to [email protected]

📌 Employment Lawyer (Sydney)
🏢 Beacon Legal
📍 Sydney