Principal Employment Law and Workplace relations

Our client is looking for an experienced Workplace Relations lawyer to take on a Practice Leader position.

This is an opportunity for a senior lawyer with strong technical Workplace Relations expertise and a genuine interest in leadership to take ownership of a growing practice. You will play a key role in setting the direction of the team, developing client relationships, mentoring lawyers and driving the continued growth of the practice.

The firm works with a diverse range of purpose-driven organisations, particularly across the education, housing, disability, health, and private clients.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will lead and develop the Workplace Relations, Discrimination and Safeguarding practice, advising on complex and often sensitive matters for a broad client base.

The role will involve:

Leading and overseeing a broad range of workplace relations, employment, discrimination and safeguarding matters.

Providing strategic and commercially focused advice to senior clients and organisational decision-makers.

Managing complex workplace disputes, investigations and litigation.

Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to grow the practice.

Building the firm's profile across workplace relations, discrimination, equality and safeguarding.

Mentoring, developing and supporting lawyers within the team.

Taking an active role in the strategic direction and continued growth of the Corporate Advisory practice.





Delivering training and thought leadership to clients and industry groups where appropriate.

You will ideally have:

Significant post-admission experience in employment and workplace relations law.

Strong experience across workplace disputes, litigation, investigations and strategic advisory work.

Experience or a strong interest in discrimination, safeguarding, child safety and related areas.

The ability to provide clear, practical and commercially sound advice on complex and sensitive matters.

Strong client relationship and business development skills, with the ability to develop and grow a practice.

Experience mentoring and leading lawyers.

Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and organisational decision-makers.

A genuine interest in building a profile in the market and contributing to the wider direction of the firm.

The Firm

The firms culture is collaborative, down-to-earth and focused on delivering strong outcomes for clients while creating an environment where people can do their best work.

What's on Offer?

Genuine Practice Lead chance with scope to shape and grow the team.

Established client relationships and a strong platform for further practice development.

No traditional timesheets, with a focus on value-based pricing rather than hours.

Flexible hybrid working, generally two to three days from home.

Direct access to senior leadership and involvement in the firm's strategic direction.

Tailored career development, wellbeing support and additional leave options.

A genuinely collegiate and supportive working environment.

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📌 Principal Employment Law and Workplace relations (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne