At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle diverse employment law matters and build client relationships from day one.
- Company: Reputable national law firm with a dynamic Brisbane team.
- Benefits: Early responsibility, strong mentoring, and excellent career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to progress quickly within a collaborative and innovative team.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment while working with diverse clients.
- Qualifications: 1-5 years' experience in employment law or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
National firm. Diverse client base. Genuine responsibility from day one. We're working with a well-regarded national law firm looking to add an Employment & Workplace Lawyer to its growing Brisbane team. The firm has established offices in Brisbane and Sydney and advises a diverse range of Australian and international clients across sectors including construction, maritime, engineering, healthcare, mining services, not-for-profit and professional services. The practice also acts for several US and European businesses, providing an interesting mix of advisory, industrial and litigation work that is difficult to find elsewhere in the Brisbane market.
The Role
Working closely with experienced employment partners, you'll be involved in a broad range of matters including:
- Unfair dismissal, adverse action and general protections claims
- Fair Work Commission conciliations and hearings
- Enterprise bargaining and industrial disputes
- Employment contracts, policies and workplace advice
- Workplace investigations and disciplinary matters
- Whistleblower and compliance issues
- Workplace health and safety advice (where relevant)
One of the strengths of this team is the level of responsibility junior lawyers receive. Rather than simply assisting on matters, you'll be encouraged to manage your own files, run Fair Work Commission matters and build strong client relationships from an early stage. That investment in junior lawyers is reflected in the firm's history, with a number of its current partners having started as clerks or paralegals before progressing through the ranks very quickly.
About You
We're interested in lawyers with approximately 1–5 years' PAE gained in employment law, industrial relations, litigation or a related practice area. You’ll be someone who enjoys working directly with clients, has strong drafting skills and is looking to accelerate your development by taking on meaningful responsibility.
What's on Offer
Broad mix of advisory, industrial and litigation work. Clients ranging from local businesses through to international organisations. Early responsibility and genuine client contact. Strong mentoring from experienced employment practitioners. Excellent long-term career progression.
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