A leading national firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its Sydney-based Employment & Workplace Relations practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute employment lawyer who enjoys working closely with clients on strategic, complex, and often sensitive workplace matters.
You will play a key role in advising employers across the full employment lifecycle, partnering with clients to deliver pragmatic, business-focused advice while contributing to the continued growth of a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on employment contracts, policies, and workplace frameworks
- Providing strategic advice on discrimination, termination, and workplace investigations
- Managing employment-related disputes and dispute resolution processes
- Advising on regulatory developments and compliance obligations
- Supporting clients through complex employment and industrial relations issues
- Collaborating closely with partners and mentoring junior lawyers
About You
This role will suit a lawyer who:
- Has 5+ years’ PQE in employment law within private practice
- Brings strong technical expertise with a commercial, client-first mindset
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and manages deadlines effectively
- Communicates confidently with both internal and external stakeholders
- Takes a team-oriented, positive, and proactive approach to their work
- Is motivated to contribute to team culture, mentoring, and long-term practice growth
Why Consider This Role
- High-quality employment and workplace relations work
- Direct client exposure and strategic advisory responsibilities
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Clear pathway for career progression at senior levels
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📌 Associate/Senior Associate, Employment (Sydney)
🏢 Zohorecruit
📍 Sydney
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