An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer with 2-3 PQE to join a highly regarded Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety team in Sydney.Working closely with a respected Partner and an experienced team, you will advise a diverse client base on a broad range of employment, workplace relations and safety matters.
The role offers exposure to both advisory and litigation work, however the practice is predominantly advisory in nature, making it ideal for a lawyer who enjoys building trusted client relationships and providing commercially focused solutions.About the FirmOur client is a well-established national commercial law firm with a strong reputation for providing strategic, practical and commercially focused legal advice.The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development and genuine investment in its people.
Lawyers are supported through structured learning programs, high-quality mentoring and exposure to sophisticated work, while benefiting from a flexible and supportive working environment.The Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety team is highly regarded and advises clients across a broad range of industries on employment, industrial relations and workplace safety matters.
The team works closely across offices, creating a collegiate and collaborative environment where lawyers are encouraged to develop their technical skills, client relationships and commercial acumen.About the RoleYou will work across a broad spectrum of employment and workplace relations matters, including:Employment and workplace relations advisory workWorkplace investigations and compliance mattersPerformance management, disciplinary issues and terminationsEqual opportunity, discrimination, bullying and harassment mattersEnterprise bargaining and industrial relations issuesWork health and safety advice and incident managementDrafting and negotiating employment agreements,



policies and workplace documentationEmployment aspects of corporate transactions and business restructuresFair Work Commission claims and employment disputesRegulatory investigations and workplace litigation mattersClient training, seminars and thought leadership initiativesYou'll enjoy regular client contact from day one and be encouraged to take increasing ownership of matters as your skills and confidence develop.About YouYou will ideally have:2-3 years' post-admission experience in employment or workplace relations lawStrong drafting, analytical and legal research skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesConfidence interacting directly with clients and building solid relationshipsA commercial and pragmatic approach to legal problem solvingStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing prioritiesA proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of your workA genuine interest in developing a long-term career in employment lawMost importantly, you will be someone who enjoys working closely with clients, asks questions, takes initiative and is eager to continue developing your technical and commercial skills within a supportive team environment.Why Join?
Work directly with a highly regarded and approachable PartnerGain exposure to a broad mix of employment, workplace relations and safety mattersAdvisory-focused practice with meaningful client engagementExcellent mentoring and career development opportunitiesCollaborative and supportive team cultureHybrid working model (typically three days in the office and two days remotely)Formal learning and development programsStrong focus on wellbeing and employee benefitsGenuine opportunities for progression and long-term career growthCompetitive remuneration packageAt Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply.
Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.
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📌 Lawyer - Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety (Sydney)
🏢 empire group
📍 Sydney