Associate/Senior Associate, Employment

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 benjamin.

arabin @jlegal.com.au . JLegal Australia is a Specialist Legal Recruitment & Executive Search Firm. We offer a full suite of career opportunities for Lawyers, Company Secretary & Governance professionals.