Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Partner & Special Counsel
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $300,000 to $1M+
Contact name: Craig Ashton-Sward

Contact email: craig@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: WRP131125
Published: 2 days ago
Lead a high-performing Employment & Workplace Relations practice at a nationally recognised law firm with premier clients, a genuine national platform, and earnings potential exceeding $1m. Flexible commencement available.

The Opportunity

As a senior leader within a top-tier national Employment & Workplace Relations (E&WR) team, you’ll partner with a widely regarded Workplace Relations leader and advise on complex, sensitive matters across the full employee lifecycle, including:
  • Senior executive contracts and bespoke employment agreements
  • Post-employment restraints: advice, enforcement and litigation strategy
  • Unfair dismissal and general protections (Fair Work Act)
  • Enterprise bargaining (EBA) and strategic industrial negotiations
  • Industrial disputes, misconduct and disciplinary processes
  • Investigations into bullying, harassment and discrimination
  • WHS compliance, critical incident response and safety governance
About You
  • 10+ years’ PQE in employment law, industrial relations and/or WHS (top-tier, leading mid-tier, or specialist boutique)
  • Strong market reputation with the capability to originate, grow and retain client work
  • Confident team leader who delivers strategic, commercial outcomes and mentors high-performing lawyers
What You’ll Enjoy
  • Collaborative national platform with recognised Employment & Workplace Relations peers and cross-practice support
  • Flexible working arrangements (including part-time options)
  • Comprehensive benefits, wellness programs and corporate perks
How to Apply (Confidential)

We can meet in person or virtually (Teams/FaceTime). A detailed briefing pack will be provided to support your decision.

Apply below or email your profile quoting Ref WRP131125 to:

Craig Ashton-Sward – craig@lawstaff.com.au
Trudy Reading – trudy@lawstaff.com.au

Not the right fit? We manage discreet Partner and senior Employment, Workplace Relations, and in-house roles. Reach out for a confidential discussion.

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