Practice Leader - 8+ yrs PQE | Employment + Workplace Relations
- 18/11/2025
- Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
- Permanent / Full Time
The firm:
A purpose-driven hybrid organisation of around 100 staff, supporting NFP, schools, churches, disability providers, and social housing. The culture is collaborative, flexible, and values impact over bureaucracy, The team is focused on giving back to the community while delivering meaningful advisory and litigation work.
The role:
This is an incredible leadership opportunity for a Special Counsel or Senior Associate to step into an established practice, working alongside another partner to lead and grow a high-performing employment team. You’ll handle the full spectrum of advisory and litigation matters, from wage orders and unfair dismissals to discrimination and harassment cases. This is perfect for someone with business development experience or ambition, looking to build client relationships, mentor junior lawyers, and make a tangible impact.
Benefits:
To apply for this role, please submit your resume through the APPLY button.
Alternatively, you can contact Hollie Vater on (03) 9077 7491 / hollie@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Please touch base, as we have many more opportunities that are not advertised.
All communication will be strictly confidential
A purpose-driven hybrid organisation of around 100 staff, supporting NFP, schools, churches, disability providers, and social housing. The culture is collaborative, flexible, and values impact over bureaucracy, The team is focused on giving back to the community while delivering meaningful advisory and litigation work.
The role:
This is an incredible leadership opportunity for a Special Counsel or Senior Associate to step into an established practice, working alongside another partner to lead and grow a high-performing employment team. You’ll handle the full spectrum of advisory and litigation matters, from wage orders and unfair dismissals to discrimination and harassment cases. This is perfect for someone with business development experience or ambition, looking to build client relationships, mentor junior lawyers, and make a tangible impact.
Benefits:
- Hybrid work with exceptional flexible arrangements available
- Meaningful, purpose driven work, supporting community clients
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of lawyers
- Fixed fee structure with monthly budgets – no timesheets
- Clear leadership pathways for ongoing professional development
- Collaborative, supportive team environment
- Genuine work/life balance with family friendly policies
To apply for this role, please submit your resume through the APPLY button.
Alternatively, you can contact Hollie Vater on (03) 9077 7491 / hollie@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Please touch base, as we have many more opportunities that are not advertised.
All communication will be strictly confidential