Job Description

A rare opportunity to join one of Australia's most respected workplace relations teams, working at the forefront of major test cases, legislative reform and high-profile industrial matters.

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The Opportunity

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Our client, a leading national employer organisation, is looking for a solicitor to join its National Workplace Relations Policy & Advocacy team — one of the largest specialised employment and workplace relations practices in the country. You'll work alongside a high-calibre team advocating for industry on legislative and regulatory change, running major test cases before the Fair Work Commission, and advising members on complex, often high-profile matters.

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This is an incremental hire into a flat, collaborative team - not a backfill - reporting directly to the team's Principal Advisor. You'll be joining at a genuinely exciting time for the workplace relations system, with real exposure to the issues shaping the national conversation.

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What You'll Be Doing

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- Supporting major proceedings before the Fair Work Commission and courts, including test cases on contemporary award variations and the interpretation of industrial laws — advocacy responsibilities grow over time, starting in a supporting capacity alongside the team's Principal Advocate and senior practitioners
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- Preparing submissions to government and statutory authorities on legislative reform, and contributing to parliamentary inquiries
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- Engaging directly with government, unions and industry on workplace relations issues
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- Advising and representing members on complex, high-profile individual matters
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- Helping keep members and colleagues informed on workplace relations developments
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About You

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- Around 3 years PQE, gained in a leading law firm, employer organisation or government body
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- Strong analytical and written communication skills
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- A genuine interest in workplace relations policy and advocacy
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- Prior exposure to the Fair Work Commission highly regarded — ideally with top-tier private practice experience
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What's On Offer

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- Flexible depending on the candidate's experience and calibre
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- A clear progression pathway within a broader national Workplace Legal Consulting team of 30–40 lawyers, spanning policy, advocacy and manufacturing-sector work
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- Genuine hybrid flexibility - two days in the office, two remote
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- Minimal travel requirements, with only occasional trips for conferences or case-related matters
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- A close-knit, flat team structure with direct exposure to senior practitioners and high-profile work
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- Sydney-based, with some flexibility for Melbourne candidates
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📌 Lawyer | Workplace Relations Policy & Advocacy (New South Wales)
🏢 Carlyle Kingswood Global
📍 New South Wales