Employment / Workplace Relations Lawyer

• Sydney CBD
• Full-time (1 day wfh)
• $140-155K package

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Employment Lawyer with approximately 3-4 years' post-admission experience to join a respected Sydney boutique CBD practice with a strong mainly employer-side employment relations focus.

This role will suit a lawyer who enjoys advisory and disputes work and who is confident working closely with employers on day-to-day workplace issues as well as more sensitive and strategically significant matters. The successful candidate will advise a broad client base including in the media, IP, and retail industries on employment law, employee relations and litigation.

Key Responsibilities

You will work across a broad range of employer-side employment matters, including:

• advising on employment contracts, policies and workplace procedures
• providing practical advice on recruitment, onboarding and termination
• assisting clients with performance management, investigations and disciplinary processes
• advising on unfair dismissal, general protections and discrimination claims
• supporting clients in workplace disputes, conciliations and conferences, mediations and litigation
• preparing pleadings, submissions and settlement documentation
• advising on intellectual property, moral rights, confidentiality and privacy in an employment context
• working directly with clients to deliver commercially sound, timely and pragmatic advice
• contributing to business development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationships

Candidate Profile

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• 3-4 years' post-admission experience in employment law or workplace relations
• solid employer-side (and some executive employee) experience gained in a recognised law firm or specialist workplace practice
• demonstrated experience in performance management, employment contracts, unfair dismissal and general protections matters and workplace disputes
• strong drafting, technical research and file management skills
• confidence appearing in or preparing matters for the Fair Work Commission and, where relevant, courts or tribunals
• excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
• sound commercial judgement and the ability to balance legal risk with practical business outcomes
• the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Personal Attributes

The successful applicant is likely to be:

• commercially minded and solutions-focused
• measured and discreet in handling sensitive workplace issues
• detail oriented, well organised and responsive
• confident in dealing with clients and building trusted relationships
• motivated to develop their practice and progress their career in employment law

What is on Offer

• quality employment work
• 1 day WFH
• a Sydney CBD location
• a friendly, supportive and professional team environment
• direct client contact and genuine responsibility
• strong mentoring and development opportunities
• a competitive salary package commensurate with experience

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