Description

Employment Lawyer / Associate - Employment & Industrial Relations

If you're doing solid employment work but want a more supportive, balanced and grown-up environment, this role is worth a look.

You'll join a high-performing Melbourne CBD team known for employer-side workplace relations work, but with the culture and flexibility that make good lawyers want to stay.

Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 + super.


Why you'll love it here

This role is not just about the work, it's also about how you work. The team sits within a collaborative national firm environment with modern offices, flexible hours, flexible leave options and a culture that values respect, support and sustainable performance. There is strong emphasis on development, but without the feel of being left to sink or swim. You'll be trusted, well supported and part of a collegiate team that values positive cultural contribution as much as technical ability.


About the role

You'll work primarily for employers on a broad mix of advisory and contentious matters.

That includes:

• employment disputes
• contracts and post-employment restraints
• enterprise bargaining and industrial disputes
• dismissal and discrimination claims
• workplace bullying and harassment matters
• transfer of business and contractor issues
• Fair Work Act compliance
• WHS matters
• workplace investigations
• organisational change and management strategy

You'll also be involved in client-facing work beyond the file, including relationship development, writing updates and attending or presenting at client events. This is a role where you can build your practice in a sustainable setting while earning $130,000 - $180,000 + super.


What you'll bring

You'll bring 3+ years' PAE in employment law, ideally from a respected private practice team. You should already be comfortable drafting, advising and managing day-to-day client matters with care and commercial judgment.

You'll also need:

• strong technical grounding across Australian employment and industrial relations law
• attention to detail
• good client communication skills
• sound matter management habits
• willingness to mentor juniors and contribute to team culture

This will suit someone who is bright, practical, personable and ready for a role with both support and autonomy.


Interested in this position?

Apply now or email your resume to Shane Leahy at shane@gorillajobs.com.au
or call +61 468 751 055 to hear more about the role.

Shane Leahy | LinkedIn


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