- Employer of Choice
- Progression based on merit
- Broad mix of work: private sector and govt. clients
The Role & The Firm
Our client is a major commercial law firm and due to growth, an influx of new work and new clients, this employment team is looking to recruit a talented employment lawyer at around 2 years to 6 years pae. Our is also opening to considering employments either side of this level.
The partners of this employment team are consistently ranked at the top of the legal tables and act for house-hold name employers, local & international clients, clients in a broad range of industry sectors e.g. finance & financial services, property, construction, energy & resources, retail, manufacturing, education. They also act for government agencies.
On a day to day basis, you will advise clients, appear before the Commission, go to Court, brief counsel, conduct seminars and workshops, prepare employment contracts and advise clients in relation to adverse actions, unfair dismissals, discrimination and bullying, modern awards, work safety.
The Partners that lead this team are supportive, dynamic, excellent mentors who work flexibly and collaboratively in their leadership.
About You
- You will be an employment lawyer with at least 2 years pae, lawyers working in-house or for an employer association will be looked on favourably
- Strong drafting and advisory skills
- Excellent technical skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and work under pressure
- Energy, drive and passion for employment law
Benefits & Culture
Our client pays generously. Other benefits include:
- payment and support for further studies
- client, interstate and international secondments
- paid paternity leave
- structured L&D programmes (internal and external)
- health & well-being programmes
- sporting & social activities
- hybrid working week
- mental health support
- access to pro bono work
- corporate discounts
This is a team where you can realise your full-potential. Work with partners that are open and honest and invest in their team.
Apply
For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:
Marianna Tuccia BA, LLB
Ref No: MT25933
Email: ***************@empiregroup.com.au
Phone: 0422 671 ***
Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.
Marianna Tuccia is a Partner - Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group. She is a former lawyer and is passionate about helping lawyers in their next career move. She has over 17 years experience in placing lawyers in law firms and is eager to assist lawyers building their careers. If the above role isn't what you are looking for, reach out to her so she can assist you in finding the right one!