Job Description
Long Saad Woodbridge is an cutting-edge and progressive law firm, situated in the heart of Sydney's CBD. Our organisational culture places a strong emphasis on nurturing employee growth and building strong client relationships. Join our esteemed team and become an integral part of a culture that genuinely appreciates your contributions, fostering a professional environment that champions authenticity and provides unwavering support.
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The Position
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The Employment practitioner manages a diverse portfolio of contentious and non-contentious workplace matters. The role requires supporting corporate clients, interpreting modern awards and enterprise agreements, and delivering commercial, practical advice in a supportive team environment.
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Duties and Responsibilities
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Provide practical and commercially focused advice on employment and workplace relations matters.
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Draft, review and negotiate employment contracts, policies, procedures, and workplace documentation.
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Advise clients on employment legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and regulatory obligations.
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Assist with workplace investigations, disciplinary matters, performance management processes, and termination of employment issues.
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Support clients in managing discrimination, harassment, bullying, and workplace health and safety matters.
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Prepare correspondence, legal memoranda, court documents, and submissions.
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Assist with litigation and dispute resolution matters before courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies.
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Conduct legal research and remain current on legislative and case law developments.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
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Running independent files while working collaboratively with senior team members on complex litigation or advisory projects.




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Participate in business development activities and contribute to team growth initiatives.
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Adhoc tasks and duties as and when required.
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Commercial Transactions
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Conduct employment law due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, business sales, and corporate restructures.
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Advise on employee transfer arrangements, consultation obligations, and workforce integration issues arising from transactions.
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Review and draft transaction documents including:
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Business sale agreements
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Service agreements
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Confidentiality agreements
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Commercial contracts
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Assist with contract negotiations and provide strategic commercial advice.
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Identify and manage employment-related risks in commercial transactions.
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Support corporate clients on governance, compliance, and broader commercial legal matters.
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Adhoc tasks and duties as and when required.
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Qualifications / Requirements
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Admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia.
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1-3 years PQE with experience in employment, workplace relations, industrial relations, or litigation.
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Strong understanding of employment legislation and workplace regulations.
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Excellent drafting, research, and analytical skills.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities.
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Commercially minded with strong attention to detail.
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Demonstrated commitment to client service and skilled excellence.
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Advantageous:
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Experience appearing before or assisting with matters in the Fair Work Commission or relevant courts and tribunals.
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Experience conducting workplace investigations.
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Exposure to workplace health and safety matters.
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Business development or client relationship management experience.
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📌 Employment Lawyer (New South Wales)
🏢 Long Saad Woodbridge Lawyers
📍 New South Wales