2+ yrs PAE Employment Lawyer | Assist and learn from experienced employment Partner | Employer and employee matters | National firm in CBD | Flexibility

The Role

Our client is seeking a junior to associate level lawyer with experience in employment and safety law. Minimum 2 years PAE. This is an opportunity to work directly with a highly regarded Partner and Special Counsel in workplace relations, providing clients with practical, strategic and commercial advice to ensure compliance with workplace obligations, and to minimise the legal risks associated with workplace issues.

You would represent clients in the Federal Court, the Fair Work Commission and the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission on employment and safety matters, including:

• investigating workplace incidents (on and off-site);
• managing ill and injured employees;
• defending or litigating prosecutions commenced by the safety regulators for breaches of legislation;
• managing coronial inquests and workers compensation appeals claims;
• advice and litigation in workplace matters;
• employment and contractor agreements;
• breaches of confidential information; and
• managing unfair dismissals and general protections claims.

The Firm

Our client is a national mid-tier, respected as one of Australia's oldest independent law firms. They offer a full range of commercial law services, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Building on the existing heritage of the firm, they continue to align themselves with their clients' key values - focusing on team work, working smarter and empowering their people to be the best they can be. Talent, culture and innovation are critical pillars of their business strategy.

About You

The ideal candidate for this Employment Lawyer role will have:

• 2+ years PAE with experience in employment law.
• Shows initiative and able to problem-solve.
• Able to run files confidently and competently.
• Good communication skills both within a team and with clients.
• Excellent file management, organisational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Positive and collegial professional environment
• Learning & development programs
• Flexible work practices
• Generous health and wellbeing benefits
• Flexible work practices

Apply today:

For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:

Rachael Musgrave | National Legal Manager

Ref No: RM28078
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0404 896 095.

Rachael Musgrave is the National Legal Manager at empire group. She has been supporting the Legal Industry throughout her career, initially as a Lawyer, and then later as Legal Professional Recruiter. She understands how to balance the needs and wants of her candidates and is highly qualified at connecting these candidates to their next great opportunity.

If this role doesn't suit you, reach out today for a confidential discussion regarding your career.