Employment Lawyer

The Firm

Our client is a leading independent national law firm with a collaborative and people-focused culture. With more than 400 staff nationally, the firm is recognised for its commitment to client relationships, professional development and community engagement.

The firm is known for investing in its people, offering strong mentoring, flexible working arrangements and clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive and collegiate environment

The Role

This highly regarded employment and workplace team advises sophisticated organisations across the education sector, including large private schools and related entities on a broad range of employment, industrial relations and regulatory matters.

The role will involve advising on workplace investigations, disciplinary and performance matters, terminations, enterprise agreements, industrial disputes, employee grievances and workforce management issues. You will also assist clients with strategic advice relating to governance, operational risk and regulatory obligations.

In addition to advisory work, you will gain exposure to complex and sensitive litigation, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, general protections and industrial disputes before courts, commissions and tribunals.

The Benefits

The firm offers a supportive and collaborative environment together with genuine opportunities for long-term career growth and development.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Transparent career progression pathways
• Strong mentoring and professional development support
• Generous paid parental leave
• Realistic billable targets; and
• Pro bono opportunities

The Right Person

This role would suit someone who has a solid foundation in employment law and is wanting to further develop their career as a specialist. Alternatively, if you are someone who has a genuine interest in employment law, then the team is open to supporting a transition into this practice area.

Ideally, you will have:

• 3–5 years’ post admission experience gained from a reputable firm;
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
• A pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• Excellent stakeholder management abilities
• A genuine interest in developing your career in employment and workplace law

If this role has piqued your interest or you are keen to find out more, please reach out to Sophie Page-Warr for a confidential discussion- ***email_hidden*** or 0404234358