Employment Lawyer | Sydney CBD Workplace Investigations Firm

Our client is a specialist private employmnt law firm and workplace investigations practice based in Sydney CBD, engaged by organisations across Australia to conduct independent employment and workplace investigations.

They are looking to add an Employment Lawyer to their team, ideally someone with several years' post-admission experience from a private practice background who can work with genuine autonomy from day one.

Benefits and Features offered:

- $150,000 - $180,000 Salary Range
- Flexible working across office and from home by agreement
- Business development incentives plus discretionary bonuses at senior levels
- $2,500 staff referral bonus (less tax) after 6 months’ service
- Part time lawyers paid hourly for additional work on non-rostered days
- Option to purchase extra annual leave
- Parental leave after 12 months: 8 weeks’ paid (or 16 weeks at half pay) on top of Government PPL
- Structured mentoring with senior leaders (Director / Executive Counsel)
- Strong in-house CPD, including monthly “lunch and learn” sessions
- Opportunities to deliver client training and contribute to articles and presentations
- Supportive, down-to-earth culture with regular social events and team celebrations
- “Coffee Roulette” and other initiatives to build connection across the firm

About the role

The role is centred on conducting independent workplace investigations into complaints raised within client organisations nationally:





- Conduct independent investigations into complaints of bullying, harassment, discrimination and code-of-conduct breaches
- Interview witnesses and gather evidence in a fair, thorough and legally sound manner
- Prepare clear, well-reasoned investigation reports and findings for client organisations
- Liaise directly with client stakeholders throughout each investigation
- Manage a caseload independently, with genuine autonomy

Key Requirements:

- Admitted as a Solicitor in Australia with a current practising certificate
- Solid background in employment / workplace relations law, ideally acting for employers
- Experience in workplace investigations, or a genuine interest in developing this skill set
- Exposure to matters such as unfair dismissal, general protections, discrimination, bullying, performance management and redundancy
- Strong drafting skills across contracts, policies, advices and investigation reports
- Ability to manage client relationships, juggle competing deadlines and work autonomously when required
- Team-focused mindset with an interest in supporting and mentoring junior lawyers

(PQE is flexible. Lawyers from Associate through to Senior Associate / Executive Counsel level are encouraged to apply.)

Additional information

- $150,000 - $180,000 Salary Range | Additional bonus available
- Workplace Investigations and Employment Law Matters
- Hybrid Working and flexible working arrangements offered

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Employment Lawyer | Sydney CBD Workplace Investigations Firm (New South Wales)
🏢 Gorilla Jobs
📍 New South Wales