Join one of Brisbane's leading independent law firms and work on sophisticated employment and industrial relations matters for major government and corporate clients alongside a highly regarded team of employment specialists.

Why this opportunity?

Work on complex employment and industrial relations matters, with a particularly strong focus on government, sensitive workplace investigations and strategic workforce advice

Join an established team with four Partners and a strong senior lawyer cohort, providing excellent mentoring, collaboration and exposure to high-quality matters

Enjoy genuine career progression within a highly regarded independent firm known for its premium client base, approachable culture and investment in its people

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a

leading independent law firm

to appoint an

Employment Lawyer (5+ PAE)

into its established Brisbane Employment Relations & Safety practice.

This is an excellent chance for an experienced employment lawyer looking to work on sophisticated matters, take on significant client responsibility and further develop their career within a highly regarded practice.

The role Working alongside experienced Employment & Industrial Relations Partners, you'll advise a broad range of public and private sector clients across matters including:

Employment and industrial relations advice

Disciplinary, performance management and dismissal matters

Workplace investigations involving misconduct, corruption and code of conduct issues

General protections, discrimination and reinstatement matters

Industrial disputes, appeals and tribunal proceedings

Workplace health and safety and compliance

Interpretation of industrial instruments and employment obligations

Strategic workforce and employee relations advice

Training and presentations on workplace relations issues





The practice has a particularly strong reputation acting for government departments and agencies on sensitive employment and industrial relations matters, while also advising multinational and domestic corporate clients.

You'll have the opportunity to work directly with senior stakeholders, HR teams and legal departments, taking ownership of matters while contributing to a collaborative and well-established team.

About you You'll ideally have:

5+ years' post-admission experience in Employment and Industrial Relations

Strong experience across both federal and Queensland industrial relations frameworks

Excellent technical employment law, drafting and advocacy skills

Experience advising on complex workplace and employee relations matters

Strong commercial judgement and client management skills

Excellent communication and attention to detail

A genuine interest in developing your expertise within employment and industrial relations

Experience acting for government or public sector clients will be highly regarded.

What you can expect

Work alongside a highly regarded Employment Relations & Safety team

Exposure to sophisticated public and private sector clients

Complex and varied employment, IR and workplace investigations work

Strong Partner access and a genuinely collaborative team environment

Significant client contact and responsibility

Dedicated mentoring, coaching and career development support

A clear and accessible pathway for progression

Flexible and supportive working environment

Strong focus on diversity, wellbeing and professional development

If you're an experienced employment lawyer looking to join a leading Brisbane practice where you'll work on quality matters, develop your expertise and have genuine opportunities for progression, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

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📌 Employment Lawyer (Brisbane)
🏢 HarperLloyd Recruitment
📍 Brisbane