Associate - Employment & Industrial Relations (2 to 4 PQE)

Associate, Employment and Industrial Relations | 2 to 4 years PQE | Brisbane | Permanent, full time

About the Firm

Our client is a leading independent Australian commercial law firm with a national presence. It acts for large corporates, funds and listed entities on complex transactions, disputes and regulatory matters, and is known for practical, commercial advice and long-term client relationships. Its lawyers are ranked in the major legal directories, and the firm runs an active pro bono program supporting low income and disadvantaged people in the community.

The culture is collaborative and down to earth, with teams working closely across offices and practice groups.

The Role

This is a newly created Associate role in the firm's Brisbane employment practice, created through growth. You will work directly with the Brisbane employment partner and alongside the firm's Melbourne and Sydney employment teams on national matters.

The team advises across the full range of employment and industrial relations work: industrial disputes, enterprise bargaining, the application and interpretation of industrial instruments (including wage remediation),



disciplinary and performance management (including terminations), discrimination and harassment complaints, and executive employment and dismissal.

Your work will include:
Advising on and helping resolve high profile employment and industrial relations disputes
Drafting and negotiating employment contracts
Conducting workplace investigations
Providing specialist employment support to the firm's corporate and transactional teams
Reviewing awards, drafting policies and advising on employment law issues

Requirements
2 to 4 years PQE in employment and industrial relations, gained in private practice
Commercial, client focused advice
Works well under pressure, meets deadlines and works well in a team
Robust communication and stakeholder management skills, internally and with clients
A team-oriented, positive approach
A newly created role with direct partner exposure and national work
Mentoring and structured learning and development
Competitive remuneration and adaptable working
Wellbeing and social initiatives, pro bono work and employee recognition programs
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