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

Contact email: Georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: EL181125
Published: about 13 hours ago
We are seeking an Associate-level Employment & Workplace Health & Safety Lawyer to join a busy, expanding team at a nationally recognised commercial law firm in Brisbane.
  
This team is handling a high volume of complex employment and workplace safety matters, providing an excellent opportunity for an Associate to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of disputes and advisory work.
  
In this role, you will:
  • Advise clients on terminations, performance management, misconduct investigations, and workplace compliance
  • Act in unfair dismissal, general protections, and industrial relations disputes
  • Assist with enterprise bargaining, industrial action, and WHS investigations
  • Represent clients before the Fair Work Commission, Industrial Relations Commission, and QCAT
  • Provide practical, strategic advice that helps clients meet their workplace obligations.
  
This is an outstanding opportunity for an Associate looking to make an immediate impact, gain broad experience, and develop their career in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
  
Why You’ll Thrive Here
  • The firm values its people and supports growth, development, and wellbeing:
  • Competitive remuneration reflecting your experience and contribution
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
  • Financial support and study leave for postgraduate study
  • Structured learning and development programs, secondments, and networking opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives, social and sporting activities, and paid parental leave. 
Is This You?
  • Minimum 2 years PAE in employment law, industrial relations and WHS
  • Strong technical knowledge and a practical, client-focused approach
  • Comfortable managing matters independently end-to-end with direct client engagement
  • Excited to contribute to a busy, growing team and make a tangible impact.
  
Let’s Start a Conversation
At Law Staff, we handle your career move with discretion and care. Whether you prefer a call, video chat, or relaxed meeting in our CBD offices, we’ll discuss your ambitions confidentially.

Click ‘APPLY’ to attach your resume, or email Georgina See at georgina@lawstaff.com.au.
  
Even if the timing isn’t perfect, we can keep you informed of future Associate-level opportunities that align with your career goals.
  
Law Staff | 260 Queen St, Brisbane CBD | (07) 3221 1229
All applications are strictly confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.