This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Workplace Relations lawyer to join a growing Brisbane practice with a sophisticated client base and broad mix of contentious and advisory work.You will work closely with a highly regarded Partner who brings a distinctive combination of private practice and senior in-house experience with a leading global financial institution.
Having advised businesses across Australia and the broader APAC region, he brings a highly commercial perspective and is accustomed to advising senior executives, boards, HR leaders and in-house legal teams on complex and sensitive workplace issues.The breadth of the practice is a key attraction.
The team advises leading employers, government bodies and statutory corporations across employment and industrial relations matters spanning disputes, workplace investigations, executive and disciplinary matters, industrial action, enterprise agreement issues, restrictive covenants, discrimination claims, restructuring and strategic advisory work.You will also gain exposure to evolving areas such as psychosocial risk, whistleblower matters and workforce issues arising from major corporate transactions, providing an interesting mix of employment law, governance, reputational and commercial considerations.As a Senior Associate, you will be trusted to lead matters and advise clients directly, while also having the opportunity to help shape the development of the team as the practice continues to expand.WHY JOIN THIS FIRM?




Key benefits include:Merit-based promotion and rewardRegular career planning and clearly articulated progression pathwaysDirect access to Partners and senior practitionersAutonomy in managing complex mattersExposure to major corporate and government clientsFully integrated national platform and cross-practice collaborationFinancial support for postgraduate study and professional developmentOpportunities for secondments and pro bono workGenerous paid parental leaveAbility to purchase additional annual leaveAdditional leave for exceeding annual targetsDedicated office workspace with no hot-deskingModern Brisbane CBD office environment.ABOUT YOUYou will ideally bring:Senior-level experience across Workplace Relations and Employment lawProven experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment mattersBroad employment advisory experienceGeneral litigation experience will be highly regardedStrong analytical, drafting and communication skillsThe ability to provide commercially astute and pragmatic adviceConfidence leading matters and dealing with senior stakeholdersThe ability to work autonomously and collaborativelyAn interest in contributing to the development of a growing practice.NEXT STEPSFor a senior Workplace Relations lawyer looking for greater influence within a growing Brisbane practice, this is well worth a confidential conversation.Interviews are offered with complete flexibility including in-person, Zoom, phone or FaceTime options.
Discussions are informal, confidential and tailored to your experience.Even if this particular chance isn't the right fit, we welcome a confidential conversation.
We regularly partner with leading firms on both advertised and unadvertised opportunities across private practice, government and in-house.Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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📌 Senior Workplace Relations & Safety Lawyer (National Firm) (Brisbane)
🏢 Law Staff
📍 Brisbane