The Role
Provide strategic, commercial employment law advice to employers across the full employment lifecycle, manage workplace disputes and investigations, advise on regulatory compliance, draft contracts and policies, and mentor junior lawyers while supporting practice growth and client relationships.
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The Opportunity
A leading national firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its Sydney-based Employment & Workplace Relations practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute employment lawyer who enjoys working closely with clients on strategic, complex, and often sensitive workplace matters.
You will play a key role in advising employers across the full employment lifecycle, partnering with clients to deliver pragmatic, business-focused advice while contributing to the continued growth of a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on employment contracts, policies, and workplace frameworks
- Providing strategic advice on discrimination, termination, and workplace investigations
- Managing employment-related disputes and dispute resolution processes
- Advising on regulatory developments and compliance obligations
- Supporting clients through complex employment and industrial relations issues
- Collaborating closely with partners and mentoring junior lawyers
About You
This role will suit a lawyer who:
- Has 5+ years’ PQE in employment law within private practice
- Brings strong technical expertise with a commercial, client-first mindset
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and manages deadlines effectively
- Communicates confidently with both internal and external stakeholders
- Takes a collaborative, positive, and proactive approach to their work
- Is motivated to contribute to team culture, mentoring, and long-term practice growth
Why Consider This Role
- High-quality employment and workplace relations work
- Direct client exposure and strategic advisory responsibilities
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Clear pathway for career progression at senior levels
If you are interested in any of the above roles, please email [email protected].
JLegal Australia is a Specialist Legal Recruitment & Executive Search Firm. We offer a full suite of career opportunities for Lawyers, Company Secretary & Governance professionals.
Skills Required
- 5+ years PQE in employment law within private practice
- Strong technical expertise in employment law
- Commercial, client-first mindset
- Ability to manage deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience mentoring and collaborating with junior lawyers
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The Company
What We Do
JLegal is a specialist legal recruitment and executive search consultancy serving the legal profession across the Asia-Pacific region, with partners worldwide. It offers opportunities for lawyers, company-secretarial, and governance professionals, and provides career coaching while helping employers access legal talent across diverse markets and professional settings. Its recruitment work spans both in-house and private-practice roles, supporting candidates and organizations with specialized legal hiring needs.
