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Lawyer - Industrial Relations & Employment

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

Employment Law Special Counsel

6h ago
  • Hybrid flexibility + full benefits & perks
  • Autonomy, resources & genuine support for business growth
  • Progress from Special Counsel to Director within a clear pathway

Summary

Employment Lawyer - Special Counsel level | Clear pathway to Directorship in future | National firm

Job Description

About the Firm

Our client is an innovative boutique firm delivering commercial and employment law services to a loyal employer client base. This is the perfect time for an ambitious Special Counsel to step up and join a team that they will eventually help lead.


What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll manage your client base with full autonomy while helping to shape the future of the practice.
  • Lead complex employment, IR and executive matters
  • Drive client development and relationship expansion
  • Mentor mid-level lawyers and build workflow systems
  • Collaborate with leadership on team planning and growth

What You’ll Bring
  • 6+ years’ PQE in employment or workplace law
  • Transferable practice of $200K+
  • Strategic mindset with mentoring and business acumen
  • Desire to move into formal leadership within 12–18 months

What’s On Offer
  • Tailored pathway to Directorship (equity optional over time)
  • Strong referral base and marketing support
  • Hybrid work & flexible hours
  • Full benefits: wellness program, PD fund, firm retreats, bonuses
  • Transparent leadership & growth culture

Interested in this position?


Apply now or email your resume to Shane Leahy at shane@gorillajobs.com.au
or call +61 468 751 055 to hear more about the role.

Shane Leahy | LinkedIn


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