Senior Workplace / Employment Lawyer

Anisimoff Legal is a boutique commercial practice that is an industry leader in advertising, marketing, media and intellectual property (including trade marks) law. The firm’s clients include many high‑profile advertising and marketing agencies, media companies and household brand names in Australia, providing a stream of very interesting, topical and unique work.

The Opportunity

We’re expanding our workplace and employment law practice and seeking a senior lawyer (NSW or VIC) with 6+ years PQE and strong experience in employment law, compliance, workplace relations, and corporate/commercial matters. Leadership experience is a plus. This is a unique opportunity for a candidate who is eager to take ownership of their own career, lead and drive a growing practice area in a well‑established firm with a constant flow of work from a deep and loyal client roster.

The Role

This is a full‑time senior workplace / employment law position based in either our North Sydney or Melbourne CBD office. We are looking for a Senior practitioner with 6+ years PQE, ideally with experience leading a workplace practice. On a day‑to‑day basis our new team member will manage and lead this practice area of the business under our Sydney and Melbourne Principal Partners, with direct client exposure and the opportunity to engage in a diverse range of legal matters across the firm, beyond workplace / employment.

About You

The right candidate will be commercially minded, self‑driven, with strong experience in employment law, and also in commercial and corporate law generally, and an interest in the media/advertising industries. They will be willing to contribute to the firm’s unique culture, and keen to operate in a flat hierarchical structure that has an emphasis on client contact and relationship development. Our lawyers have growth mindsets and a commitment to excellence and continued development. While our firm is spread across two geographical locations (North Sydney and Melbourne CBD), our entire team works closely together to serve our clients in a collegiate atmosphere. Strong personal responsibility, self‑determination and self‑motivation are expected baselines for all of our people.

As a boutique practice Anisimoff Legal offers its staff the opportunity to grow quickly within their careers, with direct exposure to clients, varied and challenging work, and ongoing support and mentoring. The people in our team are motivated, enthusiastic, approachable, and respond extremely well to new challenges and an atmosphere that fosters initiative and continuous learning. We differ from traditional law firms in that we invest in the right people, to keep them for a long time. Unlike many other firms we do not churn and burn lawyers, burdening them with unreasonable and excessive time and work demands and internal political pressures. As clichéd as it may sound, ensuring work‑life balance for our people is ingrained in our culture. This is a full‑time position with immediate start. We support flexible working arrangements (mix of home and office work) and flexible hours.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be Required To:

• Lead and manage workplace / employment matters, with significant autonomy, in terms of matter strategy and execution.
• Drive the growth and development of this practice area and be ready to embrace challenges in an atmosphere that fosters initiative and continuous learning.
• Operate autonomously, managing your own files and contributing to the strategic direction of the firm.
• Foster client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Mentor junior staff as the practice grows.

Other Essential Skills Include:

• Exceptional “soft” skills, specifically communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Strong self‑awareness
• An interest and passion not just for the law but for the advertising, marketing and media industries
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, manage competing deadlines and work under pressure on multiple files at once
• Strong drafting and writing skills
• Professional and commercial approach

We pay salaries that are competitive and commensurate with experience. If you’re ready to lead and grow a new practice area in a dynamic and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. To apply for this position, please send your application including cover letter, CV and academic transcript information.