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Lawyer - Industrial Relations & Employment

  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Full Time
  • $30 - $300 / hour

Associate Employment Lawyer

10h ago
  • Global secondments, PD scholarships & future growth potential offered
  • Lead complex IR, safety & workplace investigations
  • Hybrid flexibility + bonus leave & up to 20 weeks parental leave

Summary

Associate Employment Lawyer | Lead IR, safety & policy for public & private sector | Hybrid work, bonus leave & global secondments | D&I focus

Job Description

Position Overview:

Elevate your career in Employment, Labour & Safety Law. Lead policy, IR, safety and dispute work with hybrid flexibility, bonus leave and global mobility in an inclusive practice.

About the Law Firm:

Our client is a heritage-rich independent law firm with over 900 employees across NSW, VIC, QLD and more. They blend 150+ years of tradition with innovation in diversity, responsible business and international collaborations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

In their forward-looking Employment law team, you’ll advise on workplace issues for major employers, regulators and governments combining strategic counsel with hands-on execution.
  • Draft, review & negotiate employment contracts, enterprise agreements & safety policies
  • Conduct workplace investigations and manage disciplinary & performance matters
  • Represent clients in Fair Work Commission hearings, tribunals & judicial reviews
  • Collaborate on diversity, safety and regulatory reform initiatives
What You’ll Bring:
  • 3+ years’ PQE in employment law, industrial relations or safety regulation
  • Proven track record on multi-sector, multi-jurisdictional mandates
  • Outstanding drafting, negotiation & stakeholder-management skills
  • Innovation-driven, client-focused and solutions-oriented mindset
Why Join?
  • Hybrid work standard + bonus leave & flexible hours
  • Five weeks annual + bonus leave; up to 20 weeks paid parental leave
  • Global secondment programs & Australia-first scholarships
  • Inclusive D&I networks, pro bono initiatives & innovation labs
  • Structured L&D, formal mentoring & community engagement
Shape Your Holistic 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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