Senior Lawyer (5+ PAE) - Employment
Sydney C B D, New South Wales I
Senior Lawyer (5+ PAE) - Employment
The Firm
This leading Australian law firm is renowned for advising corporates and funds on complex transactions, disputes, and regulatory matters. With a strong national presence and global connections, the firm prides itself on delivering pragmatic, strategic, and commercially focused advice. The culture is collaborative, inclusive, and down-to-earth, with a genuine commitment to work-life balance and professional development. The firm is recognised for excellence across multiple practice areas and maintains a strong reputation for social responsibility and pro bono initiatives.
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Employment Lawyer at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level to join the firm’s Sydney office. The successful candidate will work on a broad range of workplace relations matters, including employment agreements, workplace policies, discrimination and harassment claims, industrial disputes, enterprise bargaining, workplace investigations, and restructuring projects. The role involves delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice to clients, managing complex matters, and contributing to strategic solutions. Senior lawyers will also play a key role in mentoring junior team members and supporting business development initiatives.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
The firm offers a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment that values collaboration and career progression. Lawyers benefit from access to high-quality work, structured learning and development programs, and opportunities for advancement within a leading independent firm. Additional benefits include health and wellbeing initiatives, social events, and a culture that prioritises work-life balance.
Apply using a Microsoft Word version of your CV or contact Kalinda Campbell at people2people recruitment on 02 8270 9715 or kalinda@people2people.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
This leading Australian law firm is renowned for advising corporates and funds on complex transactions, disputes, and regulatory matters. With a strong national presence and global connections, the firm prides itself on delivering pragmatic, strategic, and commercially focused advice. The culture is collaborative, inclusive, and down-to-earth, with a genuine commitment to work-life balance and professional development. The firm is recognised for excellence across multiple practice areas and maintains a strong reputation for social responsibility and pro bono initiatives.
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Employment Lawyer at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level to join the firm’s Sydney office. The successful candidate will work on a broad range of workplace relations matters, including employment agreements, workplace policies, discrimination and harassment claims, industrial disputes, enterprise bargaining, workplace investigations, and restructuring projects. The role involves delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice to clients, managing complex matters, and contributing to strategic solutions. Senior lawyers will also play a key role in mentoring junior team members and supporting business development initiatives.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- A minimum of 5 years’ post-admission experience in employment law within private practice.
- Strong academic credentials and technical expertise in workplace relations.
- Previous experience at a large or top-tier law firm.
- Ability to deliver legal advice with a commercial and client-focused outlook.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally.
- Capacity to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a team environment.
- A collaborative, positive, and energetic approach to all aspects of work.
The firm offers a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment that values collaboration and career progression. Lawyers benefit from access to high-quality work, structured learning and development programs, and opportunities for advancement within a leading independent firm. Additional benefits include health and wellbeing initiatives, social events, and a culture that prioritises work-life balance.
Apply using a Microsoft Word version of your CV or contact Kalinda Campbell at people2people recruitment on 02 8270 9715 or kalinda@people2people.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
Location:
Sydney C B D, New South Wales
Salary:
Work type:
Full Time
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