At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on employment matters and advocate in tribunals.
- Company: Join a leading practice with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, and bonus eligibility.
- Other info: Engaging work mix with a focus on career progression.
- Why this job: Step up your career in Employment Law with plenty of growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: 2+ years PAE experience in employment law preferred.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 140000 $ per year.
Step up your career prospects in Employment Law and join this leading practice. Our client works with a broad range of major clients across the public and private sectors in Australia. Here is an opportunity to join a four Partner Employment Relations and Safety team. This team will value a collaborative and commercial approach when helping their clients. Due to growth we are seeking a 2nd to 6th Year Employment Lawyer. Given the team structure, there are numerous opportunities for career advancement.
You will be advising clients on the full suite of employment matters including, but not limited to:
- Advising clients on disciplinary processes and effective workforce management strategies tailored to the public sector IR framework;
- Advocating for clients within various tribunals;
- Managing matters including applications for reinstatement, general protections, discrimination, industrial disputes and appeals;
- Conducting or managing investigations into allegations involving misconduct, corruption and code of conduct breaches;
- Preparing show cause letters and decisions in discipline matters, and responses for employee grievances;
- Developing and delivering training and presentations to clients and industry events on essential areas, such as bullying, sexual harassment and workplace health and safety;
- Providing advice to client’s executive teams, HR and legal teams on performance management and dismissal processes, ill and injured employees, industrial instrument interpretation, liability for unpaid wages and entitlements, and other industrial relations matters.
Ideally you will have at least 2 years PAE from a quality firm and/or in-house team. You will have started to build your profile and formed relationships with clients and industry experts. Candidates with experience representing State government and local government clients will be highly regarded.
Firm wide there are agile and flexible working arrangements in place, and in this team everyone has one day WFH. You can expect a highly competitive salary plus eligibility for a bonus component.
For more information and a confidential discussion please get in touch with Angela Grant.
Employment Lawyer employer: Day One Recruitment
Join a leading national commercial law firm that prioritises employee growth and offers a dynamic work culture where your contributions are valued. With a focus on sophisticated legal matters and direct client engagement, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment that encourages professional advancement. Located in a vibrant city, this role provides not only meaningful work but also a chance to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in competition and consumer law.
