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 up-to-date 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 current 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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