Are you ready to advance your legal career by joining a dynamic, specialist practice with a reputation for excellence in Employment, Industrial Relations, and Safety law?
What Sets This Opportunity Apart
- Direct Mentorship: Collaborate closely with a highly regarded Partner, gaining invaluable insights and guidance on complex workplace matters.
- Diverse and Engaging Work: Contribute to high-impact projects across various industries, including construction, infrastructure, and more.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy no billable targets and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, fostering a sustainable career.
About the Role
As an Associate in this sought-after practice, you will:
- Provide strategic IR advice, including enterprise bargaining, union relations, and compliance.
- Advise on employment matters such as workplace policies, discrimination, dismissals and complex HR issues.
- Represent clients in litigation, including restraint of trade, underpayment disputes, and confidentiality breaches.
- Assist employers with workplace safety, offering advice and training on compliance, incident prevention, and management.
About You
To excel in this role, you will bring:
- A minimum of 4 years of post-admission experience in employment law, IR, or safety.
- Previous experience at a mid or top-tier law firm, demonstrating strong technical skills and exposure to high-quality matters.
- A solution-driven approach and the ability to manage client matters independently while mentoring junior lawyers.
- Experience advising clients in the construction and infrastructure sectors is highly regarded but not essential.
What’s on Offer
- A highly competitive remuneration package.
- A clear and defined career progression pathway within a collaborative and supportive team.
- The opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects with leading industry clients.
- A genuine focus on work-life balance with no billable targets and flexibility in work arrangements.
Take the Next Step
This is your chance to join a specialist firm known for delivering practical and strategic solutions while fostering personal and professional growth.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact us:
- Georgina See: georgina@lawstaff.com.au
- Trudy Reading: trudy@lawstaff.com.au
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Law Staff
Level 22, HSBC Building, 300 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.