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 modern 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 cooperative, 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

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