At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse employment law cases and provide practical legal advice.
- Company: Join a respected legal practice with a collaborative team culture.
- Benefits: Career progression, ongoing mentoring, and exposure to high-quality legal matters.
- Other info: Inclusive environment welcoming diverse backgrounds and providing support for individuals with disabilities.
- Why this job: Develop your expertise in employment law while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in Employment Law with strong legal knowledge and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded Workplace and Employment Law team in Adelaide.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of employment, industrial relations and workers' compensation matters
- Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice to clients
- Draft correspondence, legal documents, submissions and employment‑related agreements
- Conduct legal research and analyse complex legislative and regulatory issues
- Represent and advocate for clients in employment‑related matters where required
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Assist with mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and support staff
- Contribute to business development, networking and professional profile‑building activities
- Ensure effective file management, risk management and compliance practices
About You
- Minimum 3 years' post‑admission experience in Employment Law, Industrial Relations and/or Workers' Compensation
- Strong technical legal knowledge and problem‑solving capabilities
- Excellent drafting, research and communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- A proactive and solutions‑focused approach to legal practice
- Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members will be highly regarded
- Commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes
What's on Offer
- Exposure to complex, high‑quality employment law matters
- Opportunity to work closely with highly experienced practitioners
- Genuine career progression and advancement opportunities
- Ongoing mentoring, professional development and support
- Collaborative and inclusive team environment
- Long‑term career prospects within a leading legal practice
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Lawyer seeking to further develop their expertise and build a rewarding long‑term career within a respected and growing team. DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
Senior Associate – Workplace & Employment Law in Adelaide employer: DFP Recruitment
DFP Recruitment is an exceptional employer that values its employees by offering a supportive work culture and opportunities for professional growth. Located in Deakin, the hybrid work model allows for flexibility while engaging with a high-profile Australian Government agency, ensuring meaningful contributions to the community. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development programs, fostering a rewarding career path in public service.
