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