Employment Lawyer | Top-Tier Clients | Prestigious Sydney CBD Employment Team
Our client is seeking a seasoned Workplace Relations & Safety Lawyer to join their thriving Sydney-based team.
This role offers exposure to a broad range of high-profile, challenging, and rewarding matters.
The successful candidate will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers, managing files end-to-end and contributing to a high-performing team.
On offer:
Salary Range Commencing at $150,000 onwards
Exposure to a top-tier client base across multiple industries
Close mentorship from highly regarded Partners in the field
Balanced mix of advisory, dispute resolution, and litigation work
Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work model
Ongoing training, CPD support, and leadership development
A cooperative culture that encourages progression and innovation
Market-competitive remuneration and additional leave benefits
National platform with career advancement opportunities across Australia
About the Firm
Highly regarded national Workplace Relations & Safety team, consistently ranked among the top employment and safety practices in Australia.
This dynamic team is led by industry-recognised Partners and represents some of the country's most prominent employers across sectors including government, retail, energy, professional services, and sport.
With a collaborative and supportive structure, the team fosters professional growth, encourages direct client engagement, and empowers lawyers to build their own personal brand within a well-established platform.




About the position
This role offers exposure to a broad range of high-profile, challenging, and rewarding matters.
The successful candidate will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers, managing files end-to-end and contributing to a high-performing team.
You'll work on diverse and complex matters including:
Employment disputes and contractual issues
Advisory work on Fair Work Act compliance and legislative interpretation
Managing redundancy and termination strategies
Restraint of trade disputes and discrimination claims
Health and safety investigations, prosecutions, and risk mitigation
Advising on enterprise agreements and industrial relations matters
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on sophisticated files with nationally significant clients, while developing your leadership, mentoring junior lawyers, and driving client relationships.
Key Requirements
Minimum 5 years PAE in workplace relations and/or safety law
Proven experience in both advisory and litigious employment matters
Confident in managing files autonomously from instruction to resolution
Strong client relationship skills with a commercial mindset
Experience supervising and mentoring junior team members
Passion for employment and safety law and a drive to grow your practice
Additional information
Senior Level Position - Salary Range commensurate to 5 + PAE Level
Work with nationally recognised Partners & blue-chip clients
High-quality mix of advisory, disputes, and safety matters
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📌 Employment Lawyer | Top-Tier Clients | Prestigious Sydney Cbd Employment Team (New South Wales)
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