BlackBay Lawyers is a specialist litigation firm where Senior Associates do more than assist, they advise, strategise and lead.
We act in complex commercial disputes, employment litigation and defamation matters for ASX-listed companies, founders, boards and high-profile individuals. We were named Boutique Law Firm of the Year **** and are finalists again in ****.
We are seeking a Senior Associate who wants real responsibility, direct client relationships, and the autonomy to build a practice within a high-performing litigation firm. This role is suited to an employment lawyer who is technically excellent, commercially sharp, and frustrated by hierarchy, politics or being kept one step removed from clients and decisions.
The Role
At BlackBay, Senior Associates are trusted with meaningful responsibility.
You will:
Run complex employment law matters end-to-end, with genuine authority
Act as the day-to-day strategic adviser to employers and executives
Advise clients directly, boards, founders, HR leaders and senior executives
Lead contentious employment matters, including Fair Work proceedings and disputes
Provide strategic advice on high-risk terminations, executive exits and workplace issues
Take an active role in negotiations, mediations and critical decision-making
Mentor junior lawyers while remaining hands-on in significant matters




Contribute to the growth and depth of the employment law practice
This is not a leveraged back-end role. You will be trusted to exercise independent judgment and be accountable for outcomes.
Who This Role Is For
This role is designed for:
Senior Associates (approximately 4–8 PQE in employment or workplace law)
Litigators who:
want control over matters, not just tasks
are confident making strategic decisions
expect progression to follow performance, not tenure
You are comfortable being relied upon, by clients and partners.
What You Get
Direct access to Partners and decision-makers
Active support to build your professional profile, reputation and market presence
Private office in Martin Place (every lawyer)
The autonomy and prospect to develop your own book of clients, with firm backing
Remuneration and progression aligned to contribution and impact
A collegiate, ego-free culture with high standards
A clear long-term career path in a firm scaling deliberately and sustainably
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining BlackBay Lawyers, please apply via Seek or send your CV to ******.
Confidential conversations are welcome - not all strong candidates are actively looking.
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📌 Senior Associate – Employment Law (New South Wales)
🏢 BlackBay Lawyers
📍 New South Wales