At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on all aspects of employment law and manage client relationships with autonomy.
- Company: Law Squared, a human-centred law firm prioritising flexibility and collaboration.
- Benefits: No billable hours, flexible work options, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Embrace a collaborative environment with no internal competition and real career growth.
- Why this job: Join a progressive firm where your expertise shapes the future of employment law.
- Qualifications: 6-10 years' experience in employment law and strong client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Senior Employment Lawyer | Sydney (preferred) or Melbourne based
No timesheets. No individual targets. Flexible & Hybrid role.
Law Squared is a Human Centred law firm built on fixed fees, not billable hours.
We're looking for a Senior Employment Lawyer to take ownership of client relationships and complex matters across the full employment lifecycle - without the hierarchy or billable pressure of a traditional firm.
Full-time preferred; we're open to discussing part-time for the right candidate.
- Some Of The Responsibilities You'll Be Trusted To Run
- Advise across the full spectrum of employment law - hiring, managing and firing - for both ad hoc and retainer clients
- Build and manage client relationships in line with the team's strategic plans, with real autonomy and minimal supervision
- Play an active role in client acquisition and retention for the Employment + Workplace Relations team
- Contribute to the team and firm's strategic direction as a senior voice, not just a delivery lawyer
- What You'll Bring
- 6 - 10 years' PQE in employment and workplace relations, with a strong technical foundation and confidence advising on complex or sensitive matters
- A business development mindset - you see growing the practice as part of the job
- A commercial approach - practical, strategic advice aligned to client objectives
- Real client relationship skills and a proactive, ownership-driven approach to your work
- A collaborative working style - you contribute to our team culture and team targets
- Why Law Squared
We don't track billable hours or set individual budgets, and we've embraced flexible and hybrid working since day one.
Your team hits its targets and celebrates together - no silos, no internal competition.
If becoming a partner isn't your career driver, and you want real autonomy inside a collaborative firm, this is where you belong.
- Our Core Values
- Different on Purpose — we challenge the status quo and look for better ways of doing things
- Keep It Real — we communicate openly, honestly and authentically
- Own the Outcome — we take accountability and follow through
- Find the 1% — we believe small improvements create extraordinary results over time
- Show Up — we bring energy, commitment and care to our team, clients and colleagues
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Senior Employment + Workplace Relations Lawyer in Sydney employer: Law Squared
At Law Squared, we redefine the legal landscape by prioritising a human-centred approach that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth offices offer a vibrant work culture where team success is celebrated over individual accolades, supported by competitive salaries, tailored professional development, and a flexible hybrid work environment. Join us to experience a truly rewarding career that values your contributions and empowers you to grow within a supportive team framework.
