Employment, IR & Safety Lawyer (Associate)

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

Contact email: georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: EL200125
Published: about 2 months ago
Specialist Firm | No Billable Targets | Career Growth Opportunity
Are you ready to advance your legal career by joining a dynamic, specialist practice with a reputation for excellence in Employment, Industrial Relations, and Safety law?
  
What Sets This Opportunity Apart
  • Direct Mentorship: Collaborate closely with a highly regarded Partner, gaining invaluable insights and guidance on complex workplace matters.
  • Diverse and Engaging Work: Contribute to high-impact projects across various industries, including construction, infrastructure, and more.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy no billable targets and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, fostering a sustainable career.
  
About the Role
As an Associate in this sought-after practice, you will:
  • Provide strategic IR advice, including enterprise bargaining, union relations, and compliance.
  • Advise on employment matters such as workplace policies, discrimination, dismissals and complex HR issues.
  • Represent clients in litigation, including restraint of trade, underpayment disputes, and confidentiality breaches.
  • Assist employers with workplace safety, offering advice and training on compliance, incident prevention, and management.
  
About You
To excel in this role, you will bring:
  • A minimum of 4 years of post-admission experience in employment law, IR, or safety.
  • Previous experience at a mid or top-tier law firm, demonstrating strong technical skills and exposure to high-quality matters.
  • A solution-driven approach and the ability to manage client matters independently while mentoring junior lawyers.
  • Experience advising clients in the construction and infrastructure sectors is highly regarded but not essential.
  
What’s on Offer
  • A highly competitive remuneration package.
  • A clear and defined career progression pathway within a collaborative and supportive team.
  • The opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects with leading industry clients.
  • A genuine focus on work-life balance with no billable targets and flexibility in work arrangements.
  
Take the Next Step
This is your chance to join a specialist firm known for delivering practical and strategic solutions while fostering personal and professional growth.
  
For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact us:
  • Georgina See: georgina@lawstaff.com.au
  • Trudy Reading: trudy@lawstaff.com.au
  
Looking for something different? We often have roles that are not advertised, so reach out to explore other opportunities.
  
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Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.