Senior Associate / Special Counsel | Workplace Relations, Employment WHS Location: Sydney | Newcastle | Canberra Join a nationally recognised law firm and become part of one of Australia's leading Workplace Relations, Employment WHS teams.
Working alongside highly regarded partners, you'll advise government and private sector clients on complex, high-profile matters while enjoying genuine career progression and a collaborative culture.
Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its highly regarded national team.
The Opportunity Working alongside approximately 15 Partners and a national team of * lawyers, you'll advise and represent employers across a broad range of workplace matters, including: Employment Law Workplace Relations Industrial Relations Work Health Safety (WHS) Workplace Investigations Employment Litigation Enterprise Bargaining Discrimination and Adverse Action Claims Government and Public Sector Employment Matters This role offers exposure to complex, high-profile advisory and litigation matters while working with some of Australia's leading workplace lawyers.
About You To be successful, you will have: Senior Associate: 5–8+ years' PAE Special Counsel:



8+ years' PAE Strong Employment and Workplace Relations experience Demonstrated Work Health Safety (WHS) experience is essential Experience acting for employer clients across the public and/or private sector Solid litigation and advisory experience Excellent drafting, communication and client relationship management skills For the Special Counsel position, you'll also have experience mentoring junior lawyers, leading complex matters and contributing to business development.
What's on Offer Competitive salary packages: Senior Associate: $170,000–$180,000 package Special Counsel: $220,000–$250,000 package High-quality Employment, Industrial Relations and WHS work A leading national Workplace Relations practice Genuine career progression opportunities Cooperative and supportive team culture Versatile working arrangements Offices located in Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra Apply Now If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Associate / Special Counsel Workplace Relations, Employment & Whs New South Wales (Australia)
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