Employment Law | Senior Associate | Excellent National Firm
- 10/07/2026
- Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
- Permanent / Full Time
Join a leading Employment practice working on complex, high-profile matters with sophisticated clients, flexible working and a genuine pathway for growth
The Opportunity
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded national law firm with an exceptional reputation for advising corporate clients on complex employment and industrial relations matters.
Working alongside respected Partners, you will become part of a collaborative and high-performing team acting for employers, listed companies, private businesses and executives across a broad range of industries. The role offers an excellent balance of contentious and advisory work, exposure to high-profile matters and the opportunity to build strong client relationships while developing your leadership skills.
This is the ideal opportunity for an ambitious Employment Lawyer looking for greater autonomy, quality work and a clear pathway towards Partnership.
The Role
You will manage a varied and engaging practice across all aspects of employment and workplace relations law, including:
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
This firm is known for its supportive culture, outstanding quality of work and long-term career development opportunities. Benefits include:
To Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your resume through the Apply button.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Courtney Butchart on (03) 9077 7491 or via courtney.butchart@engagepersonnel.com.au.
Not quite the right role? We work with a wide range of leading law firms across Melbourne and would be happy to discuss other opportunities that may be a better fit for your experience and career goals.
The Opportunity
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded national law firm with an exceptional reputation for advising corporate clients on complex employment and industrial relations matters.
Working alongside respected Partners, you will become part of a collaborative and high-performing team acting for employers, listed companies, private businesses and executives across a broad range of industries. The role offers an excellent balance of contentious and advisory work, exposure to high-profile matters and the opportunity to build strong client relationships while developing your leadership skills.
This is the ideal opportunity for an ambitious Employment Lawyer looking for greater autonomy, quality work and a clear pathway towards Partnership.
The Role
You will manage a varied and engaging practice across all aspects of employment and workplace relations law, including:
- Employment and industrial disputes
- Enterprise bargaining and industrial relations matters
- Workplace investigations
- Employment contracts and executive arrangements
- Performance management, disciplinary matters and terminations
- Unfair dismissal and general protections claims
- Discrimination, harassment and workplace conduct matters
- Award interpretation and wage compliance reviews
- Employment policies and workplace risk management
- Corporate and transactional employment support
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Approximately 5–7 years+ PQE in Employment & Workplace Relations
- Strong private practice experience across advisory and litigation matters
- Excellent technical and drafting skills
- Commercial acumen with a pragmatic approach to client service
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- The confidence to manage matters autonomously
- A collaborative attitude and genuine interest in mentoring junior lawyers
This firm is known for its supportive culture, outstanding quality of work and long-term career development opportunities. Benefits include:
- High-quality employment and industrial relations work
- Genuine pathway for growth
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive remuneration
- Strong mentoring from highly regarded Partners
- Structured learning and professional development programs
- Dedicated administrative support
- Pro bono opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Employee Assistance Program
- Social events and team celebrations
- Employee recognition programs
- Collaborative and down-to-earth culture
To Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your resume through the Apply button.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Courtney Butchart on (03) 9077 7491 or via courtney.butchart@engagepersonnel.com.au.
Not quite the right role? We work with a wide range of leading law firms across Melbourne and would be happy to discuss other opportunities that may be a better fit for your experience and career goals.