Our client is a growing Sydney CBD commercial law firm looking for employment and workplace relations practitioners at Partner or Special Counsel level who want a stronger platform to grow their practice. It suits an established Partner looking for better support and economics, a Special Counsel with a transportable practice, or a senior practitioner ready to lead. Boutique principals and sole practitioners considering a merger or succession are also welcome to make contact.

Why you'll love it here:
• $250,000-$350,000 total package, with transparent remuneration and genuine upside for high performers
• A pathway to equity participation and real leadership opportunities
• Dedicated marketing, business development and operational support, so your time goes on clients and fee earning
• Investment in technology, AI tools and contemporary systems
• A substantial and growing commercial client base to cross-refer into your practice
• Keep your personal brand and client relationships, with the backing of an established firm
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and the freedom to build your practice your way

About the role:
You'll lead and grow an employment and workplace relations practice advising the firm's commercial clients.

• Advising employers on contracts, policies, restructures and terminations
• Running unfair dismissal, general protections and other Fair Work matters
• Advising on awards, enterprise agreements and industrial relations issues
• Acting on workplace investigations, discrimination and safety issues




• Building a team and winning new work alongside the firm's other practice groups

What you'll bring:
• 8+ years' post-admission experience in employment and workplace relations
• A portable practice or established client following that covers your remuneration (essential)
• Admission in Australia and an unrestricted NSW practising certificate
• A track record of business development and long-term client relationships
• The leadership ability to build and mentor a team
• An entrepreneurial approach and the ambition to grow your practice

If you are interested in applying for this role you can apply now through the link below. Your application will be held with the utmost confidentiality.

Apply now or email your resume to Daniel Cappellacci at ******@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 718 *** to hear more about the role.

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Additional information

- $250K-$350K total package + genuine upside | Pathway to equity
- Employment Law Partner or Special Counsel | Sydney CBD
- Portable practice required | Full BD, marketing and ops support

📌 Employment Law Partner / Special Counsel | 8+ PAE | Sydney CBD Firm
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