Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Lawyer, Associate & Senior Associate
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Georgina See

Contact email: Georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: EL180626
Published: 7 days ago
We’re working with a well-regarded government legal team in Brisbane that’s looking to appoint a Senior Employment Lawyer to join their in-house workplace law team. The role can be offered as a fixed-term contract or as a permanent position, depending on your preference and experience.

You’ll be joining a team known for its collaborative culture and high-quality advisory work and for offering something increasingly rare: genuine work-life balance.

The Work
This is a senior position in a high-performing team with a strong internal reputation for delivering excellent advice. Reporting to an Assistant Director, your work will include:
  • Advising on public sector employment issues
  • Handling matters under both the state and federal IR systems
  • Running and advising on anti-discrimination matters
  • Providing advice on WorkCover reviews and related regulatory issues
  • Drafting written and verbal advice
  • Statutory interpretation and reviewing decisions by government bodies
  • Helping to deliver training to government clients
  • Preparing legal updates and briefings on emerging issues. 
What’s on Offer! 
  • A realistic daily target of 5.5 billable hours
  • Flexible work options, including remote work and flexi-time
  • 12.75% super and 17.5% leave loading
  • RDOs and other government benefits
  • Total remuneration from $147K to $157K, depending on your level
  • Ongoing training and development – you’ll learn from some of the best. 

Who We're Looking For:
  • Minimum 5 years post admission experience
  • You’ve worked in employment law (government or private sector) and have a solid grasp of industrial relations
  • You’re admitted in Queensland and can practise in federal courts
  • You enjoy writing, thinking, and problem-solving, and you're comfortable advising senior clients
  • You’re looking for meaningful work in a team that will support you professionally and personally. 
Interested? If this sounds like something you'd like to explore, we’d love to hear from you.

Georgina See – georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Trudy Reading – trudy@lawstaff.com.au


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