Company Description O’Reilly Workplace Law is a boutique employment law firm based on the Gold Coast, providing practical and commercial legal solutions to employers across diverse industries. The firm is committed to building strong client relationships to understand each client’s business and deliver tailored, outcome-focused advice. Led by principal lawyer Denise O’Reilly, who has nearly two decades of exclusive experience in employment and industrial relations, the firm draws on expertise gained in leading national and local practices.

With ongoing federal government reforms and increasing complexity in workplace law, O’Reilly Workplace Law supports businesses in navigating risk and managing their workforce in challenging times.

Role Description This full-time, on-site Junior Employment Lawyer role is based in the Gold Coast and involves supporting the firm’s employment and industrial relations practice. The role includes drafting and reviewing employment contracts, workplace policies, and related documentation, as well as assisting with advice on disciplinary processes, terminations, and compliance issues.

The Junior Employment

Lawyer will help prepare matters for employment tribunals,



support senior lawyers with research and drafting, and liaise with clients to gather information and provide updates. Day-to-day responsibilities also include monitoring legislative changes, preparing legal briefs and submissions, and contributing to the firm’s knowledge resources and client education materials.

Qualifications

- Strong foundational legal knowledge, with demonstrated skills in Law and Labor and Employment Law.
- Experience or training in drafting and reviewing Employment Contracts and workplace documentation.
- Exposure to Employment Tribunal procedures and handling or assisting with Labor Disputes.
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent, with eligibility for (or admission to) practice as a lawyer.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to build respectful client relationships.
- Capacity to work collaboratively in a small team setting and manage competing priorities.
- Interest in employment and industrial relations law and willingness to develop expertise in this area.

📌 Junior employment Lawyer (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 O'Reilly Workplace Law
📍 City of Gold Coast