Senior Associate - Employment & Workplace Relations

Senior Associate – Employment & Workplace Relations - Sydney

If you’re an experienced employment lawyer looking for high‑quality work, genuine autonomy, and a supportive national team, this opportunity will resonate.

We’re partnering with a leading national firm with a strong reputation across employment, industrial relations, and workplace relations. You’ll work closely with major employer, government, and institutional clients across a diverse and sophisticated mix of matters.

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll work across:

• Employment advisory (contracts, policies, compliance)
• Unfair dismissals & general protections
• Enterprise bargaining & IR matters
• Workplace investigations
• Discrimination, bullying & harassment claims
• FWC, FCC & Federal Court litigation

You’ll have real ownership of your matters, the chance to build meaningful client relationships, and the opportunity to mentor junior lawyers. The work is a balanced mix of advisory and contentious matters, supported by a collaborative and well‑structured national team.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a:

• Senior Associate, or an Associate ready to step up
• Lawyer with strong Employment & Workplace Relations experience
• Commercial, pragmatic, solutions‑focused advisor
• Confident operator who can manage files independently
• Team‑oriented person who thrives in a high‑performing environment

Why You’ll Love It

• National employment practice with long‑standing, high‑quality clients
• Genuine flexibility and balanced expectations
• Partners who invest in your growth and progression
• High‑quality matters without top‑tier politics
• Stable workflow and strong operational support

• Admission as a Lawyer in Australia and holding a current practising certificate.
• Strong academic ability with well‑developed legal research and drafting skills.

Experience Requirements

• 5–10 years’ PAE (Post‑Admission Experience) in employment, industrial relations, or WHS law.
• Prior experience in a Senior Associate or equivalent role, or readiness to step into one.
• Demonstrated capability to manage a diverse portfolio of employment matters, including advisory, investigations, disputes, and compliance.
• Experience providing timely, accurate, commercially astute advice to clients.

Remuneration

Attractive packages are available:

• Sydney: up to $200k package

(Commensurate with experience)

Interested?

Reach out to me directly here on LinkedIn for a confidential chat, or apply via this job ad, you can also email me at ***email_hidden***.