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

Contact email: Georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: EL150126
Published: about 2 hours ago
A top-tier law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its leading Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety practice in Brisbane. This position suits lawyers who enjoy working across complex workplace advisory, regulatory and contentious matters for major employers and public institutions.
  
THE ROLE
This opportunity is ideally suited to a lawyer already operating at Senior Associate level who is looking to further consolidate their expertise within a high-performing and well-supported national practice. Your work will span:
  • Employment advisory and workforce strategy
  • Enterprise bargaining and industrial relations
  • Workplace safety and investigations
  • Discrimination, bullying and harassment matters
  • Executive employment and restraint issues
  • Compliance programs and regulatory response
  • Litigation across tribunals, commissions and courts. 
You will have meaningful responsibility for matter delivery, client engagement and mentoring of junior lawyers.

THE TEAM & CLIENT BASE
The practice is well-regarded for its pragmatic approach and sophisticated client relationships. Clients include:
  • ASX-listed corporates and global enterprises
  • Government departments and statutory bodies
  • Education and health entities
  • Private employers in growth industries
  • The work is varied, strategic and often high-profile within the employment landscape.
ABOUT YOU
To be competitive for this role, you will ideally bring:
  • 2–3 years’ post-promotion experience at Senior Associate level
  • Proven expertise in employment and industrial matters
  • Demonstrated capability running matters and managing key stakeholders
  • Strong advisory, drafting and written communication skills
  • Commercial judgement and problem-solving focus
  • Interest in mentoring and supervising junior lawyers
  • A proactive and collaborative working style
  • Safety experience is advantageous but not essential - the firm will support further development in this area for the right candidate
WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT
This firm offers a compelling career platform grounded in quality work, genuine flexibility and long-term progression. Key benefits include:
  • Hybrid working with formal and informal flexibility widely adopted
  • Modern mobile technology enabling seamless remote work
  • 24/7 IT support and tools to work effectively in-office or remotely
  • Subsidised home internet for lawyers
  • Highly competitive remuneration aligned to first-tier national market levels
  • Bonus incentive scheme available up to 25% of total package
  • Additional recognition for significant contributions
  • Access to retail discounts with leading brands
  • Health & wellbeing initiatives including health coaching and subsidised gym membership
  • Annual flu vaccinations
  • Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave over two years (birth, adoption, surrogacy)
  • Salary packaging options (vehicles, super, car parking, lounge memberships etc.)
  • Firm-funded salary continuance and life/TPD insurance
  • Regular team and office events incl. EOFY, Christmas & family functions
  • One-day paid community leave to volunteer with partner charities
  • Support for participation in charity fitness & fundraising events
  • Access to foundation grants for personal fundraising initiatives
  • Structured learning via workshops, classroom and online platforms
  • Support for postgraduate study and up to six days’ paid study leave
  • Paid professional memberships
  • Access to Diversity & Inclusion groups, networks and industry organisation. 
NEXT STEPS
Interviews are offered with complete flexibility - choose from in-person meetings or virtual formats (FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, or phone). Whether individual or multiparty, these conversations are relaxed, informative and tailored to you. After meeting with us, you will receive a detailed profile of the role and firm, allowing you to explore the opportunity at your own pace.

To arrange a confidential discussion, please click APPLY and upload your profile, or contact:

Trudy Reading – trudy@lawstaff.com.au
Georgina See – georgina@lawstaff.com.au

Even if this particular role isn’t the right match, we would still welcome a conversation. We frequently partner with firms on unadvertised positions across private practice and in-house, and we’re always eager to support talented lawyers in finding their ideal career path.

Law Staff | 260 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.