Associate Employment Lawyer (2–4 PQE)

Remote | $100K + Super | Full-time (flexible FTE for the right candidate)

About Us

Burn Legal Australia is a boutique employment and industrial relations law firm founded in January 2024. We provide practical, clear, and commercially focused advice to both employers and employees. Our services encompass the full spectrum of employment law and industrial relations, including unfair dismissal, general protections, workplace investigations, outsourced HR and enterprise bargaining.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Associate Employment Lawyer with 2–4 years of post-qualification experience to join our growing team. This role is pivotal in expanding our employee client services and involves:

Conducting complimentary 1-hour advice calls with prospective clients.

Converting these consultations into paid legal work.

Preparing Fair Work Commission (FWC) applications.

Representing clients at FWC conciliations .

What We Offer

Remote work: Work from anywhere in NSW, with in-person attendance only when necessary for FWC/court appearances and occasional client meetings or team development activities.

Competitive remuneration: $100,000 per annum plus superannuation.

Supportive environment: Collaborate with a Firm that values autonomy, initiative, and professional growth.

Diverse employee clientele: Engage with a broad range of clients, providing varied and meaningful legal work. Primarily employee-focused work, but with the ability to do more corporate client work as the Firm grows

About You

Admitted to practice law in Australia with 2–4 years of PQE in employment law.

Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and convert consultations into ongoing engagements.

Strong advocacy skills, particularly in representing clients before the FWC.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

A commercial mindset with a focus on delivering practical solutions.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For more information about our firm, visit www.burnlegal.com.au.