At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on workplace relations, employment law, and litigation in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a leading commercial law firm with a strong reputation in workplace relations.
- Benefits: Structured career progression, mentorship, and opportunities for personal development.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values accessibility and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in high-profile cases while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: 5+ years PQE in employment law and industrial relations, with mentoring experience.
The predicted salary is between 98550 - 120450 $ per year.
The Role
Working with Partners Saul Harben and Cynthia Elachi, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Associate to join our Sydney Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety (WRES) team on a permanent, full time basis. The WRES team successfully represents a strong client base across both private and public sectors, acting in high profile matters on all aspects of workplace relations.
As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role advising on all aspects of matters spanning industrial relations, employment, discrimination, WHS, investigations and litigation across various Courts and Tribunals. This is an exciting time of growth for the team, with opportunities for structured career progression. You will benefit from playing a lead role in challenging and rewarding work that keeps your skills sharp. You will be empowered and supported to build your own brand and practice through dedicated mentorship, leadership development programs and career opportunities.
Skills & Experience
- At least 5 years PQE with demonstrated experience in a Senior Associate or equivalent role;
- Strong experience working across a range of employment law and industrial relations matters, gained within a reputable commercial law firm;
- Demonstrated capability to work autonomously as well as within a team to manage a diverse workload;
- Experience in supervision and mentoring of junior team members;
- A high degree of initiative, dedication and commitment to client service;
- Strong communication and practical problem solving skills;
- A desire to develop and participate in business development initiatives, including seminars and publishing articles;
- A proactive attitude towards personal development to expand your skills and knowledge to meet evolving client needs.
The WRES Team
Our WRES team boasts some of Australia's leading workplace lawyers and are the go-to team for large organisations with challenging workplace needs. Our group works with clients across the full spectrum of the employment relationship; from engagement through to performance and conduct management, and termination. Our work spans all facets of employment law, industrial relations, discrimination, work health and safety, executive remuneration and diversity. Our clients include many international and ASX 200 listed companies, governments and private sector organisations.
Accessibility and Inclusion
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.
Senior Associate - Employment and Industrial Relations in Sydney employer: Clayton Utz Construction and Major Projects
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