Employment Lawyer | 1 to 3 years | Sydney CBD

Why work with empire group?

- Exclusive Roles: Gain access to opportunities not advertised anywhere else.
- Personalised Support: Receive free CV advice, interview coaching and negotiation guidance suited to your career goals.
- Industry Expertise: Work with a team that brings over 175 years of combined Australian legal recruitment experience.
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About the Firm

Our client takes pride on delivering first class legal solutions with a pragmatic, client-focused approach. The team is known for its high-performance culture balanced with genuine collaboration, flexibility, and strong mentorship. The firm works with a diverse client base ranging from high-net-worth individuals and SMEs to large corporations.

The Role

Due to organic growth within our team, we are seeking an ambitious Employment Lawyer (1-3 years pae) to join our Sydney-based practice.

In this role, you will work across the full spectrum of employment law, balancing both contentious and non-contentious matters. You will step into a position that offers true autonomy while remaining heavily supported by an accessible, collegiate team of senior lawyers.

Key Responsibilities

- Advising clients on a wide range of employment advisory matters, including employment contracts, workplace policies, enterprise agreements, up-to-date awards, and compliance.




- Assisting with employment litigation, including unfair dismissals, general protections claims, underpayment disputes, and post-employment restraint enforcement.
- Conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, preparing witness statements, and instructing counsel.
- Running smaller files independently and working closely with partners on complex, high-value litigation.
- (Advantageous) Assisting the wider team with general commercial and business law matters, including commercial contracts, business transactions.

About You

- An admitted Solicitor with 1 to 3 years of post-admission experience in employment law.
- Demonstrated experience handling or assisting with both employment advisory and workplace litigation files.
- Prior experience or strong interest in general commercial and business law will be highly regarded.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp attention to detail.
- A proactive attitude and a desire to build long-term client relationships.

What’s on Offer

- Direct Partner Mentorship: Work closely with partners who are genuinely committed to fast-tracking your career progression.
- Diverse Work Mix: A unique opportunity to keep your commercial skills sharp while specialising in employment law.
- Vibrant Culture: A social, inclusive, and modern workplace that values work-life balance and well-being.
- Competitive Salary Package: Evaluated based on your level of experience.

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📌 Employment Lawyer (Sydney)
🏢 empire group
📍 Sydney