Job Description
Employment Lawyer | Sydney CBD Workplace Investigations Firm
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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.
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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.
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Benefits and Features offered:
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$150,000 - $180,000 Salary Range
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Flexible working across office and from home by agreement
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Business development incentives plus discretionary bonuses at senior levels
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$2,500 staff referral bonus (less tax) after 6 months' service
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Part-time lawyers paid hourly for additional work on non-rostered days
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Option to purchase extra annual leave
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Parental leave after 12 months: 8 weeks' paid (or 16 weeks at half pay) on top of Government PPL
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Structured mentoring with senior leaders (Director / Executive Counsel)
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Strong in-house CPD, including monthly "lunch and learn" sessions
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Opportunities to deliver client training and contribute to articles and presentations
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Supportive, down-to-earth culture with regular social events and team celebrations
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"Coffee Roulette" and other initiatives to build connection across the firm
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About the role
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The role is centred on conducting independent workplace investigations into complaints raised within client organisations nationally:
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Conduct independent investigations into complaints of bullying, harassment, discrimination and code-of-conduct breaches
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Interview witnesses and gather evidence in a fair, thorough and legally sound manner
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Prepare clear, well-reasoned investigation reports and findings for client organisations
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Liaise directly with client stakeholders throughout each investigation
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Manage a caseload independently, with genuine autonomy
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Key Requirements:
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Admitted as a Solicitor in Australia with a current practising certificate
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Solid background in employment / workplace relations law, ideally acting for employers
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Experience in workplace investigations, or a genuine interest in developing this skill set
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Exposure to matters such as unfair dismissal, general protections, discrimination, bullying, performance management and redundancy
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Strong drafting skills across contracts, policies, advices and investigation reports
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Ability to manage client relationships, juggle competing deadlines and work autonomously when required
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Team-focused mindset with an interest in supporting and mentoring junior lawyers
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(PQE is versatile. Lawyers from Associate through to Senior Associate / Executive Counsel level are encouraged to apply.)
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Additional information
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$150,000 - $180,000 Salary Range | Additional bonus available
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Workplace Investigations and Employment Law Matters
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Hybrid Working and flexible working arrangements offered
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📌 Employment Lawyer | Sydney Cbd Workplace Investigations Firm (New South Wales)
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