General Manager | Legal Recruitment | Building Strong Client & Candidate Partnerships | MBA| GAICD
The Opportunity
Step into a senior employment and workplace relations role where you'll have genuine autonomy to shape your practice and lead significant client relationships across Australia. This is more than a traditional legal role — it's an opportunity to establish yourself as a recognised market leader in the field.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage complex workplace relations matters before the Fair Work Commission, Federal Court, and various state tribunals.
- Drive business development initiatives, including client seminars, networking events, and industry presentations.
- Mentor and develop junior lawyers, fostering a collaborative, high‐performing team culture.
- Advise on Employment Practices Liability (EPL) matters for leading insurers.
- Deliver strategic advice on employment, discrimination, health and safety, and industrial relations issues.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 8+ years' PQE in workplace relations or employment law.
- Demonstrated experience appearing before the Fair Work Commission and Federal Court.
- Proven business development capability and ability to cultivate lasting client relationships.
- Strong leadership qualities with experience mentoring and managing team members.
- Technical excellence in employment, discrimination, and industrial relations law.
Ideal Candidate
- A collaborative team player who values a supportive, professional culture.
- Client‐focused with a strong service orientation and relationship‐building skills.
- Ambitious and motivated to advance into a leadership or partnership pathway.
- Confident communicator with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
Location Options
- Melbourne: Join an established team with a strong client base and full practice support.
- Sydney: Ideal for motivated practitioners ready to lead the firm's growth or bring an existing practice into a collaborative environment.
To apply - please email your resume to Benjamin Arabin at and for a confidential discussion call 0466 985 015
JLegal Australia is a Specialist Legal Recruitment & Executive Search Firm. We offer a full suite of career opportunities for Lawyers, Company Secretary & Governance professionals
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Join a well-established Sydney disputes practice that values collaboration and professional growth. As a Senior Associate, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that encourages autonomy while providing access to experienced senior lawyers, allowing you to take ownership of your cases and develop meaningful client relationships. With opportunities for career advancement and exposure to a diverse range of commercial and civil matters, this role is perfect for those seeking a rewarding legal career in a dynamic environment.
