Workplace Relations & Safety Lawyer

Seeking a WRES Lawyer or Associate to join our client’s premier Brisbane practice.

3 Key Points:

• Work with industry-recognised WRES leaders
• High-calibre employment & WHS matters
• Flexible working & standout career progression

About the Client: Join our client’s team, a prominent national law firm with a strong legacy in delivering exceptional service across Australia. Known for their people-first culture and innovative approach, they are ranked among the Top 10 Australian firms and are deeply respected in the legal community for their Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety (WRES) expertise.

About the Position: An exciting opportunity exists for a Lawyer or Associate with a passion for Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety to join our client’s well-established Brisbane team. This position offers the chance to collaborate with highly regarded Partners and a supportive, tight-knit team known for their excellence in ER/IR and WHS legal work.

You will work across a broad spectrum of matters including:

• Employment law advisory
• General protections and unfair dismissal claims
• Enterprise bargaining and industrial disputes
• Work Health and Safety investigations and litigation

Expect to handle sophisticated, high-impact matters for a diverse portfolio of clients across the private and public sectors. You'll be mentored by recognised experts while enjoying genuine opportunities to fast-track your development.

Key Requirements:

• 3–5 years PAE in Employment or Safety Law (private practice)
• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act, WHS legislation and industrial relations frameworks
• Proven ability to manage advisory and litigious WRES matters
• Strong client engagement and drafting skills
• A collaborative attitude with commercial sensibility

On Offer:

• Work alongside some of the nation’s most respected WRES legal experts
• Access to high-quality matters with room for growth and career progression
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Health and wellness initiatives including EAP, gym/studio discounts and tailored wellbeing programs
• Study support and generous leave policies
• A collegiate culture that invests in your personal and professional development

If you are interested in applying for this role you can apply now through the link below. Your application will be held with the utmost confidentiality. Alternatively, you can email your CV to karl@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 713 572 to hear more about the role.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-stanley-ba23181b7/

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