At Peninsula, we’re proud to be a Great Place to Work certified company our people stay because they are rewarded, valued, and trusted to make an impact. Backed by one of the world's largest privately owned business services groups, we're Australia’s No.1 Specialists in HR, Employment Relations, and Health & Safety advisory.

We support tens of thousands of businesses in the Australia to thrive giving them the tools, advice and confidence to manage their people and safety right. Our business is growing rapid, financially strong and backed by decades of success and innovation.

Irwell Law, part of the Peninsula Group, works alongside Peninsula Mutual's panel law firms to provide clients with expert advice and representation in HR and WHS claims.

We don’t believe great lawyers should burn out to prove their worth. We believe in high performance without high pressure, real careers (not rigid ladders), and a culture where people actually enjoy coming to work.

We are at an exciting point in our journey and are seeking an experienced legal professional to join our high-performing legal team on a part time basis. at an exciting stage of our journey. If you’re a 4 year PQE employment lawyer who wants real responsibility, real clients and real balance, this is your moment.

You’ll step into a front-line, client-facing role working on complex and interesting employment law matters, without the grind of billables or unnecessary long hours.

What you will be doing:

- Advise and represent clients across the Fair Work Commission, Federal Circuit Court, and Federal and State courts and tribunals
- Run matters end-to-end with support from experienced leaders
- Deliver practical, commercial advice to business owners and decision-makers
- Work closely with senior lawyers and counsel on strategy and outcomes




- Build your litigation capability in a high-performance, supportive team

What you’ll bring

- 4+ PQE within Employment law
- An unrestricted practising certificate
- Litigation experience, including strong advocacy skills and knowledge of court rules
- Confidence dealing with clients
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Energy, initiative and a desire to grow quickly

What’s in it for you?
You will be Joining a global brand with local impact and career opportunities across ANZ and beyond. With unparalleled career pathways to ensure your progression, our perks are best in market, and they continue to grow and soar, just like our people. Some of Perks include:

- Enhanced Leave: Start with up to 25 days leave in your first year and, earn more as your career grows—up to 31 days after 5 years!
- Profit Sharing: Share in the success of the business with an annual profit share
- Quarterly bonus: Be rewarded for hitting agreed targets.
- Super Service & MVP Awards: Earn $1000 and enjoy a day off as a reward for demonstrating our values.
- Career Pathways: Take your career further with a structured development path and opportunities to grow into senior roles including Practice Lead/ Principal
- Education Assistance Program: We support your professional development with ongoing education assistance.
- Bright Exchange: Access exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services.
- Health & Wellness: Enjoy a $250 voucher, gym discounts, and more!

We’re a values-based organisation with a strong culture of coaching, communication, and collaboration. We believe this drives performance and success something we love to celebrate!

If you’re excited about the potential of the future, APPLY NOW for a confidential discussion

At Peninsula, we care about creating an inclusive workplace and celebrate diversity. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

📌 Senior Employment Lawyer - Part Time (3 - 4 days a week) (Sydney)
🏢 Peninsula
📍 Sydney