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Lawyer - Industrial Relations & Employment

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

Special Counsel - Employment Law

11h ago
  • Hybrid flexibility | Boutique autonomy | Premium client base
  • Step into a leadership role with future Directorship potential
  • Drive an established Employment practice into its next phase

Summary

Special Counsel - Employment Law | Leadership opportunity with clear future Directorship growth plan | Boutique firm with national footprint | Hybrid

Job Description

What’s On Offer
  • Opportunity to lead a national Employment law team
  • Tailored pathway to Directorship based on experience & transferrable practice value
  • Competitive package + performance incentives
  • Full suite of benefits: hybrid work, PD allowance, wellness & retreats
  • Collegial, transparent leadership culture
About the Firm

Our client is a fast-growing boutique commercial firm known for mid-tier quality and a modern, people-centric culture. Their Employment team acts for a diverse employer client base across industries, and the practice is now poised for its next stage of growth. This newly created senior role offers the chance to shape, lead and expand an already successful team.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll oversee complex employment and workplace relations matters while mentoring junior lawyers and driving the practice strategically.
  • Advise employers on executive contracts, compliance & disputes
  • Represent clients in FWC, discrimination and IR matters
  • Collaborate with directors on team strategy & growth initiatives
What You’ll Bring
  • 8-10 years’ PQE in employment law (private practice)
  • Transferable practice of around $200K+ required
  • Proven leadership & business development capability
  • Pragmatic, commercial approach with mentoring experience
Shape and Lead a Thriving Employment Law Practice – Apply Today

Apply now or email your resume to Janine Cloete 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://www.linkedin.com/in/janinecloete1990

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