Employment Law Senior Associate

Location: Brisbane
Discipline: lawyer (incl associate & senior associate)
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Georgina See

Contact email: georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: EL131124
Published: 23 days ago
The Role:
We are seeking a Senior Associate with broad expertise across employment law, along with additional experience in litigationdispute resolution, or commercial law. You will have the chance to work with a dynamic client base, offering employment law solutions to large employers, and handling both advisory and contentious matters.
  
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Drafting and negotiating senior-level employment contracts, including CEO and executive roles
  • Representing clients in Fair Work Commission disputes such as unfair dismissal and adverse action claims
  • Advising on employment law aspects of M&A transactions, including employee due diligence
  • Providing risk management advice and delivering client training on employment law issues
  • Supporting charity clients with complex employment matters, offering tailored solutions to suit their needs 
Why Join This Firm?
  • Work closely with a highly respected partner with over two decades of experience
  • A client base that includes large-scale charity employers, offering a steady stream of diverse and meaningful work
  • An opportunity to take the lead in growing the firm’s employment law offering—drive the strategy, make a real impact
  • Flexibility to explore other areas of law and broaden your expertise beyond employment law
  • A supportive environment where your ambition and energy will be rewarded
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone with the following qualities:
  • 5+ years of post-admission experience, with strong skills in employment law
  • Experience working on both front-end and back-end employment matters
  • Additional expertise in litigationdispute resolution, or commercial law
  • A proactive, energetic approach, with a passion for growing an employment law practice
  • Excellent client communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with large employers
Have a discreet discussion with us today and receive a detailed brief before you decide whether it's for you.

WHY APPLY THROUGH LAW STAFF?

  • Hassle-Free Process: We handle the entire recruitment process, saving you valuable time and effort.
  • Transparent Communication: Stay informed every step of the way with regular updates.
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  • Insider Knowledge: Benefit from our industry expertise and tailored guidance for your application and interview.  
To request a confidential meeting, please click APPLY and upload your Profile. Alternatively email your Resume for an uncompromising confidential discussion to Georgina See or Trudy reading:
  • Georgina@lawstaff.com.au
  • Trudy@lawstaff.com.au 

If this role is not entirely suitable then we would still enjoy the opportunity of hearing from you. We often work on roles that are not advertised, with a range of positions across private practice and in-house.
  
LawStaff | Level 22 HSBC Bld | 300 Queen St | Brisbane (07) 3221 1229
  
Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.