Employment & Commercial Senior Associate

Employment & Commercial Senior Associate

Industrial Relations & Employment Law (Legal)

Full time

The Role:
We are seeking a Senior Associate with expertise in employment law , complemented by experience in commercial work , litigation , or dispute resolution . This is a unique opportunity to step into a pivotal role, working across both advisory and contentious employment matters while contributing to the growth of a well-regarded specialist firm.

Your Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating senior-level employment contracts, including CEO and executive agreements.
• Representing clients in Fair Work Commission disputes such as unfair dismissal and adverse action claims.
• Advising on employment law aspects of M&A transactions, including employee due diligence.
• Providing risk management advice and delivering tailored client training on employment law issues.
• Leading and developing the employment law practice within the firm’s established client base.

Billables:
On average, the target is five billable hours per day . However, the firm values quality work and client outcomes over strict adherence to billable hour targets, ensuring a balanced and flexible working environment.

Why Join This Firm?

• Work closely with an experienced leader : Partner with a highly regarded lawyer who has built a strong reputation in employment law and the not-for-profit sector.
• Impact and autonomy : This is your opportunity to take the lead in shaping and growing the firm’s employment law practice.
• Quality work, realistic targets : A steady pipeline of diverse, meaningful matters with a focus on results, not just numbers.
• Supportive environment : Enjoy flexibility, work-life balance, and a collaborative team that rewards ambition and initiative.

The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone who brings:

• 5+ years post-admission experience with strong expertise in employment law .
• A mix of front-end and back-end employment experience, including advisory and disputes work.
• Additional expertise in commercial law , litigation , or dispute resolution .
• A proactive, energetic approach and a passion for growing a practice.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with large and established clients.

To Apply:
To request a confidential meeting, please click APPLY and upload your Profile.

Alternatively, email your Resume for a confidential discussion to:

Georgina See –
Trudy Reading –

Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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