Lawyer Or Senior Associate - Employment Relations & Safety

If you have a passion for Employment Relations and are looking for a career opportunity with a leading independent Australian law firm, look no further. At McCullough Robertson we are building our success from our strengths - innovation, relationships, service excellence and client satisfaction.McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with leading national and international clients. We work on big matters but work in small teams. Employees of all levels are given direct exposure to clients.Our goal is for every employee to build a rewarding career which is full of opportunities, satisfying relationships and a sense of achievement. We do this through extensive training and career development opportunities which allow our employees to prosper and grow their career.We are backed by a national team, with over 400 staff located in Brisbane and Sydney. McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.The TeamWe are recognised as a leading Employment and WHS law team in Australia, acting for both private and public sector clients on complex and significant litigation and advice.The RoleWith a strong reputation in the market, our team is looking for a passionate Employment Relations lawyer to be part of our success story. We're looking for a smart and passionate lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join us. Working predominantly with Amber Sharp and Nathan Roberts, you will be advising across the full spectrum of the workplace and industrial relations life cycle, with a particular focus on litigation and complex strategic advice.Our award-winning team advises and represents both private and public sector clients under federal and state workplace and industrial relations legislation.ExperienceWith 3 years + PAE, you will have the following experience and skills:

• Front end and back-end Employment and WHS with a genuine commitment to technical excellence and client service delivery;
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Commercial acumen and a focus on delivering practical solutions for your clients;
• Confidence in building strong relationships with clients and team members;
• An ability to work well both autonomously and as a part of a close-knit team; and
• Genuine passion for building your career and developing your skills in the area of Employment Relations and safety.

BenefitsWe encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity of working in a supportive environment, while having fun and achieving results.We offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements;
• Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
• End-of-trip facilities.

Inclusion and DiversityWe are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Our commitment is to create an accessible, inclusive and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McR values.An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly - Diversity Law Firm of the Year.To apply for this position, please click on the “Apply for Job” button and submit your application online. Alternatively, please contact Heidi Campbell, Head of Human Resources - Sydney, on 02 8241 5616 for a confidential discussion.We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.