Our client is a national commercial law firm that runs on shared outcomes rather than timesheets. They are looking for a Senior Employment Lawyer to advise a mix of ad hoc and retainer clients across the whole employment lifecycle, with real autonomy and a senior voice in where the team goes next. This is a permanent, full time, hybrid role based in Sydney CBD; Melbourne-based candidates will also be considered, and part-time can be discussed for the right person.

Why you'll love it here
Salary in the range of $170K to $215K ex super
No timesheets and no individual targets: team goals replace internal competition
Hybrid, versatile working, with part-time open to discussion for the right candidate
Real autonomy within a collaborative structure, running your own client relationships without heavy supervision
A senior voice in the direction of the team and the wider practice
A culture built around outcomes rather than a traditional partnership hierarchy
Permanent, full-time

About the role

This is a senior, client-facing advisory role covering the whole employment relationship, from hiring through to exit.
Advise ad hoc and retainer clients across the full employment lifecycle: hiring,



managing and firing
Handle complex and sensitive employment matters with confidence and minimal supervision
Build and manage your own client relationships and help win and retain new ones
Contribute to the direction of the team and the wider practice as a senior voice

What you'll bring
6 to 10 years' PAE in employment and workplace relations law and a current Australian practising certificate
A strong technical foundation and confidence advising on complex matters
A business development mindset, with experience winning and retaining clients
A commercial approach: practical, strategic advice that fits the client's objectives
Solid client relationship skills and a proactive, ownership-driven approach
A team-oriented style that adds to the team's culture and shared targets

Additional information
$170K-$215K ex super, no timesheets and no individual billing targets
Permanent, full-time hybrid role in Sydney CBD, part-time considered
Advise retainer and ad hoc clients on hiring, managing and exits with autonomy
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