Employment Lawyer

About the Role

Business Law WA Pty Ltd (BLWA), is an incorporated legal practice and wholly owned subsidiary of the Chamber of Commerce Western Australia (CCIWA), committed to providing practical, strategic and proactive legal advice to businesses across WA.

BLWA is looking for an Employment Lawyer with up to 5 years post administration experience to join the team. You will work closely with senior lawyers in assisting them with employment law, industrial relations and work health and safety matters whilst growing a comprehensive and practical skill set as a workplace relations lawyer. Exciting opportunities will be available to grow your network through structured business development activities, including networking events to assist to build and maintain your own client base.

This is a full-time, permanent position that will be based in the Perth CBD office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling complex issues and providing practical solutions to our various clients
• Actively participating in business development activities including regularly attending networking functions and preparation of high-quality presentations or articles to existing and prospective clients
• Collaborating across various CCIWA Business Units
• Demonstrating commitment to a safety focused culture and promotion of a safe workplace
• Achieving financial targets

About You

We are seeking a strong communicator with the ability to form strong networks at all levels, possessing a collaborative and innovative mindset. Above all, you have a strong belief in supporting WA businesses and making WA the best place to live and do business.

You will also have:

• Tertiary qualification in Law
• Up to 5 years of post-administration experience
• Ability to accurately interpret legislation, regulation, and rules
• Able to handle complex issues and provide practical solutions
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong legal research and drafting skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Current Drivers Licence and Current National Police Clearance

About CCIWA

CCIWA is an independent, not-for-profit, Member-based organisation that has been committed to advancing trade and commerce in WA for more than 130 years. Our vision is for WA to be the best place to live and do business. To achieve this, we listen to the needs of all our stakeholders — businesses, families, consumers and the WA workforce – and respond with agenda-setting policy and advocacy work.

BLWA Culture and Benefits

At BLWA, we are high performing, diverse people who are talented, supportive, and inclusive. We will work with you to develop your career; ensure you feel supported and have the skills and capabilities you need to succeed at BLWA and in your whole career.

BLWA exists to support WA Businesses in legal compliance and assists CCIWA to achieve its purpose, which provides an ongoing benefit to WA Businesses.

We have a range of benefits to support our employees which includes:

• A variety of working and leave options, including a Flexible Working Policy, Paid Parental Leave and 3 day paid Rest and Relaxation leave between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent building facilities
• Access to free and confidential counselling for employees and their immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Active Social Club and Charity Initiative

Find out more about our fantastic culture here https://cciwa.com/about-us/join-our-team/

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CCIWA is proud to be an Inclusive Employer for 2025-26 with Diversity Council Australia.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

For your application to be considered, you should include:

• A cover letter
• Current CV

Applications close COB Friday, 17 July 2026 and short-listing for this position will commence immediately. The vacancy may close earlier than stated should we shortlist a suitable candidate.

To apply, click on “Apply Now” icon on Seek or apply directly through our website https://cciwa.com/about-us/join-our-team/.

If you have any further questions, please contact the People Team at ***email_hidden***

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