At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on complex employment matters and manage disputes in a dynamic legal environment.
- Company: Highly regarded national commercial law firm with a strong focus on workplace relations.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, mentoring opportunities, and long-term career progression.
- Other info: Ideal for senior lawyers seeking greater responsibility and career development.
- Why this job: Join a respected team and make a real impact in the education sector.
- Qualifications: 5+ years' experience in employment law and strong client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 85500 - 104500 $ per year.
- Senior Employment Lawyer | Senior Associate / Special Counsel
- Senior Employment Lawyer | Senior Associate / Special Counsel
- Melbourne, VIC | 5+ Years PAE
- Employment Law | Workplace Relations | Education Law
The Opportunity
We are partnering with a highly regarded national commercial law firm seeking an experienced
Senior Employment Lawyer at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level to join its growing Workplace Relations, Education, Discrimination and Safety practice.
This opportunity is ideal for a senior lawyer with strong employment and workplace relations expertise who enjoys complex advisory work, managing disputes and building trusted client relationships.
Working alongside respected senior practitioners, you will advise education-sector clients on employment, industrial relations, discrimination, workplace safety, regulatory compliance and governance matters.
Your Role
- Advise on complex employment and industrial relations matters, including enterprise bargaining, termination, performance management and workplace investigations.
- Manage employment disputes, discrimination claims and workplace litigation.
- Provide strategic advice on workplace safety, child safety, regulatory compliance and risk management.
- Develop strong client relationships and contribute to business development.
- Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the growth of an established national practice.
About You
Senior Lawyer with 5+ years' post-admission experience.
- Strong background in employment law, workplace relations or workplace safety.
- Experience providing strategic advice and managing complex disputes.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and client relationship skills.
- Education-sector experience is highly regarded but not essential.
- Suitable for an established Senior Associate or Special Counsel seeking greater responsibility and career development.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Work alongside highly regarded senior employment lawyers.
- Gain exposure to complex, high-quality advisory and contentious matters.
- Join an established national practice with a strong education-sector client base.
- Enjoy mentoring, leadership opportunities and long-term career progression.
- Flexible working arrangements may be considered.
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Senior Employment Lawyer in Melbourne employer: Lead Group
This business advisory firm in Melbourne is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With structured training events, flexible work hours, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills while enjoying a vibrant social club and fitness activities. Joining this team means being part of a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and career progression is actively supported.
