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: WRP161025
Published: about 4 hours ago
Lead the Employment & Workplace Relations practice at a nationally recognised firm with premier clients, a true national platform, and earnings potential exceeding $1m. Flexible commencement.

The Opportunity

As a senior leader within a high-performing national team, you’ll partner with a widely regarded Workplace Relations leader on complex, sensitive matters including:
  • Senior executive contracts & bespoke employment agreements
  • Post-employment restraints: advice, enforcement & litigation strategy
  • Unfair dismissal & general protections claims (Fair Work)
  • Enterprise bargaining & strategic industrial negotiations
  • Industrial disputes, misconduct & disciplinary processes
  • Investigations into bullying, harassment & discrimination
  • WHS compliance, critical incident response & safety governance
About You
  • 10+ years’ PQE across employment law, industrial relations and/or WHS (top-tier, leading mid-tier, or boutique specialist)
  • Strong market reputation with capability to originate and retain work
  • Confident team leader who delivers strategic, commercial outcomes
What You’ll Enjoy
  • Collaborative national platform with recognised peers and support
  • Flexible arrangements (including part-time options)
  • Comprehensive benefits, wellness programs & 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 WRP161025 to:
Craig Ashton-Sward – craig@lawstaff.com.au
Trudy Reading – trudy@lawstaff.com.au

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