Workplace Relations & Employment Lawyer - 2+ yrs PQE

The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an early career employment lawyer to step into a varied and engaging practice with real responsibility and exposure. You’ll act for both employers and employees across a wide range of industries, working on matters that are commercially interesting, legally complex, and genuinely impactful.

You’ll be trusted with meaningful client contact, supported to develop advocacy skills, and encouraged to build your professional profile as part of a growing, well regarded employment team.

What You’ll Work On

• Advisory and contentious employment & workplace relations matters
• Underpayments, award interpretation & enterprise bargaining strategy
• Unfair dismissal, general protections & discrimination claims
• Bullying, sexual harassment & child safety matters
• Employment related privacy & data protection issues
• Post employment restraints & cross-border employment issues
• Appearances in the Fair Work Commission and other courts/tribunals
• Drafting contracts, policies, written advice & court documents
• Direct client contact and involvement in business development initiatives

Why This Role Stands Out

• High quality work across a broad range of employment law issues
• Early advocacy exposure and real client responsibility
• Supportive, collaborative team with strong Partner mentorship
• Clear pathway for long term career progression
• National platform with exposure to diverse clients and industries

Key Benefits

• Ongoing training and structured professional development
• Supportive, people focused culture with strong team connection
• Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing initiatives
• Competitive parental leave and return to work benefits
• CSR initiatives, volunteer days & firm wide social events
• Employee recognition programs and lifestyle benefits

What We’re Looking For

• 2 years’ post-admission experience in employment/workplace relations
  (experience outside private practice also considered)
• Strong drafting, communication and critical thinking skills
• Confident, personable approach with a genuine client-service mindset
• Ability to work autonomously while thriving in a team environment
• Adaptable, curious and committed to continuous development

This is a standout opportunity to build deep expertise in employment law, gain real advocacy experience, and grow your career within a specialist, forward-thinking practice.

Apply now via SEEK or contact Lauren Benstead on (03) 9077 7491 or lauren.benstead@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential discussion.