Job Description
A leading national law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its high-performing Workplace Relations & Safety team in Melbourne.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a busy, growing practice with strong visibility across complex, high-profile matters and clear pathways for career progression.
The Opportunity
You'll work closely with highly regarded senior lawyers on a broad mix of workplace relations, employment, and safety matters.
The team acts for a diverse client base, including corporates, insurers, and government bodies.
Your work will span:
Industrial relations and enterprise bargaining
Workplace health & safety matters and regulatory compliance
Employment disputes, including unfair dismissal and general protections
Workplace investigations
Advisory work across employment aspects of commercial transactions
You'll have the opportunity to run your own matters while also collaborating on larger, complex files.
About You
5+ years' post-admission experience (flexible for the right candidate)
Strong experience in employment, industrial relations, and/or safety law
Ability to manage both contentious and non-contentious matters
Commercially minded with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Confident communicator with solid drafting ability
For more senior candidates: an interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers
What's on Offer
Explicit and transparent career progression pathways
Direct access to experienced senior lawyers and quality mentoring
Exposure to high-quality, complex and varied work
Supportive, down-to-earth team culture
Flexible working arrangements and genuine work-life balance
Opportunities to get involved in pro bono and broader firm initiatives
Interested in a confidential discussion?
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