Job Description

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- Act for both employers and employees across complex employment matters
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- Join an award-winning specialist firm and grow as a trusted senior adviser
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- Flexible work, direct Principal access and sustainable 4.5-hour billing target
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Why You Will Be Excited About This Role

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Build a genuinely rounded employment law career within an award-winning specialist practice that acts for both employers and employees.

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You will take ownership of complex advisory and contentious matters, work directly with clients and become an influential senior member of a growing team. This is a growth appointment designed to strengthen the firm's senior capability, not simply fill an existing seat.

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The firm's vision is to remain a leading Queensland employment law adviser by delivering practical, real-world solutions and developing the next generation of employment lawyers. Your contribution will extend beyond running files - you will help shape client outcomes, mentor junior lawyers and build a stronger, more sustainable practice.

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You will have the opportunity to:

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- Manage complex matters with genuine autonomy and visible client impact
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- Broaden your expertise across both employer-side and employee-side work
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- Build your profile through trusted client and referral relationships
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- Develop your leadership skills by mentoring junior lawyers
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- Increase your influence as the practice continues to grow
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Why Will You Like Working Here

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You will join an award-winning specialist employment law firm recognised for high-quality work, practical advice and a supportive team culture. The Principal is approachable, transparent and committed to empowering experienced lawyers.

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The firm combines sophisticated work with realistic expectations. A 4.5-hour daily billing target gives you the space to deliver quality advice, support colleagues and maintain balance.

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You will also benefit from:

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- Flexible work-from-home options
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- Direct access to approachable senior lawyers
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- Career development beyond minimum CPD requirements
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- A collaborative modern Brisbane CBD office
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What You Will Be Working On

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You will advise employers and employees across contracts, policies, disciplinary matters, terminations, workplace investigations, disputes and workplace risk.

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Your work will include:

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- Leading matters before the Fair Work Commission, Queensland Industrial Relations Commission and courts
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- Preparing advice, submissions, evidence and correspondence
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- Translating complex legal developments into explicit, practical guidance
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- Building trusted client relationships
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- Supervising and developing junior lawyers
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This is a hands‐on role where your work will directly influence client outcomes and the continued growth of the practice.

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What Type of Person Will Be Successful

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You are likely to be an employment lawyer seeking more autonomy, broader exposure and closer access to senior practitioners.

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You will ideally bring:

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- Around 4-8 years' post-admission experience
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- Queensland admission and relevant practising eligibility
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- Employment law, workplace relations or transferable litigation experience
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- Strong drafting, research and matter management skills
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- Experience with advisory and contentious work
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You will be commercially minded, collaborative and confident dealing with clients on sensitive or emotionally charged matters.

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Employment Lawyers, Workplace Relations Lawyers, Industrial Relations Lawyers, Senior Lawyers and Senior Associates are encouraged to apply.

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How to Apply

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Please apply with your resume and a brief outline of your relevant experience. All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.

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You do not need to meet every preferred criterion. Lawyers with strong transferable litigation or workplace relations experience are encouraged to apply.

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Confidential enquiries welcomed by Hannah Le on 0406 973 689

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📌 Senior Associate - Employment Law (Queensland)
🏢 Carroll Consulting Group
📍 Queensland