Position Overview:

Join our client’s Employment & Industrial Relations team as an Associate Solicitor (3+ years PQE), leading high-impact IR, policy and workplace strategy for major private and public sector clients.

About the Law Firm:

Our client is a leading Australian law firm with offices across Australia, supported by over 1,000 employees. They’re consistently top-ranked for strategic employment and regulatory advice.

What You’ll Be Doing:

In their specialist Employment & Industrial Relations practice, you’ll drive workplace law solutions advising employers, regulators and state agencies on strategic, forward-looking issues.

• Draft, review & negotiate employment contracts, enterprise agreements & policies
• Conduct workplace investigations and manage performance & disciplinary matters
• Represent clients in Fair Work Commission hearings and tribunals

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years’ PQE in employment law, industrial relations or safety regulation
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise bargaining, policy & investigations
• Excellent drafting, analytical & stakeholder-management skills

Why Join?

• Hybrid work model + bonus leave for genuine flexibility
• Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave + super contributions
• Formal mentoring, structured L&D & Australia-first study scholarships
• Wellbeing initiatives, D&I programs & pro bono opportunities

Drive Your Employment Law Career – Apply Now

Apply now or email your resume to Janine Cloete (Legal – VIC & SA) at janine@gorillajobs.com.au to hear more about the opportunity. You can also contact Janine on +61 499 656 731.
Connect with Janine on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/janinecloete1990

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