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: WRP250925
Published: 21 days ago

Join a nationally recognised firm with premier clients, first-class resources and a genuine pathway to seven-figure earnings. As Partner in Employment & Workplace Relations, you’ll lead strategic matters across Australia with the backing of a collaborative, high-performing national team and the flexibility to commence on your terms.

Why this firm
  • National reputation with blue-chip client base and deep resources
  • Partnership role leading Employment, Industrial Relations & Safety matters
  • Earnings potential exceeding $1,000,000
  • Flexible or part-time start available
The opportunity

Work alongside a nationally regarded Workplace Relations Partner on complex, sensitive mandates, including:
  • Senior executive contracts & bespoke employment agreements
  • Post-employment restraints, enforcement & litigation strategy
  • Unfair dismissal and general protections claims
  • Enterprise bargaining & strategic industrial negotiations
  • Industrial disputes, misconduct & disciplinary processes
  • Investigations into bullying, harassment & discrimination
  • WHS compliance, critical incident response & regulator engagement
About you
  • 10+ years’ PQE in employment law / IR / WHS from either a top-tier, leading mid-tier or specialist boutique
  • Recognised market profile with proven ability to develop and retain clients
  • Confident leading teams and delivering commercially strategic outcomes
What you’ll enjoy
  • A supportive, nationally connected partnership cohort
  • Real work–life balance with true flexibility (incl. part-time options)
  • Full suite of firm benefits, wellness programs and corporate perks
Curious to learn more?
Meet confidentially in person or via Teams/FaceTime. We’ll share a comprehensive briefing pack to inform your decision.

Apply now or email your profile quoting Ref WRP250925 to:
Craig Ashton-Sward – craig@lawstaff.com.au
Trudy Reading – trudy@lawstaff.com.au

Not the right fit? We’re handling multiple discreet Partner and Senior roles across private practice and in-house. Get in touch for a confidential chat.

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