At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Employment & Safety team to tackle diverse legal challenges and support leading organisations.
- Company: Thomsons, a top national law firm with a friendly and dynamic work culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous parental leave, study assistance, and exciting social activities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on client success and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 4+ years' experience in employment and workplace relations law, strong teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Thomsons is a leading national law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra. The firm has approximately 900 partners and staff nationally, and offers a dynamic, friendly and professional work environment. We are passionate about constantly providing value to our clients - their success is our priority.
Our Melbourne based Employment and Safety team is seeking an ambitious Senior Associate with 4+ years' PAE in employment and workplace relations law. Our team advises and assists a range of employers including a number of leading Australian and multinational organisations on all employment, industrial and workplace health and safety matters. The industries and sectors in which our clients operate include financial and professional services, community services, health and aged care, education, energy, contractor services, transport, retail, manufacturing and government.
The work is diverse and interesting, involving a wide range of employment, workplace relations, safety, discrimination and compliance issues. There is a mix of litigious, transactional and advice/strategy work. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with an experienced team led by five Partners, on diverse and interesting matters involving the development and implementation of IR strategies, advice on enterprise bargaining, responding to industrial disputes, drafting and advising on the enforcement of employment agreements, defending unfair dismissal, general protection and discrimination claims, and advising on compliance with WHS laws.
The ideal candidate will be looking for interesting, challenging work with significant client contact and responsibility. To be successful in this role, ideally you will:
- be team-oriented with a strong work ethic;
- be commercially astute and interested in the business challenges facing our clients;
- have experience working in a high quality practice in the areas of law highlighted above;
- have a detailed understanding of the law in these areas and have demonstrated your ability to provide sound technical advice and practical business-focused solutions;
- be committed to progressing your career in a commercial firm environment;
- be able to interact confidently with clients and build effective working relationships.
As a leading national firm, we offer an opportunity to work with a strong and established client base, genuine growth trajectories, and a variety of benefits including: interesting and challenging pro bono opportunities, flexible working, generous parental leave, flu vaccinations and skin checks annually, study assistance, sophisticated employee assistance program, corporate discounts, variety of social activities including EOFY and end of year functions, sporting teams and much more.
We have a collaborative approach to all we do, based fundamentally on openness, transparency, respect and accountability, so that our team is taken care and we get the best outcomes for our clients.
Senior Associate in Melbourne employer: Thomsons Lawyers
Thomsons is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and professional work environment in the heart of Sydney. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide extensive training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive culture that values collaboration and respect. Our commitment to client success is matched by our dedication to our staff's well-being, making Thomsons a rewarding place to build your career in the legal sector.
