Employment 4-8 PQE

Employment, Safety and People

4-8 PQE

Sydney based

About the role

Our client is a leading national law firm , in my experience they have the best workplace culture of any large law firm in the country, where they combine excellent work with a genuinely happy work environment .

They service the full spectrum of employment law needs of private sector employers and all three tiers of government. In this role you will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of areas including employment, industrial relations and discrimination.

Our team also works in all of the tribunals and courts.

They currently have two positions for hardworking, passionate and committed Associate/Senior Associates at the 4-8 PQE levels to join their warm, friendly and talented team. With a down to earth approach and innovative solutions, our clients find our Employment lawyers easy to work with and so will you!

 

Some of the benefits of joining our valued team include:

  • Access to interesting, challenging and varied work;

  • Supportive partners who are focused on, and committed to, your professional development

  • Flexibility and recognition of your personal goals and interests,

  • Access to great learning and development initiatives

  • A supportive and enthusiastic team, which celebrates each other’s successes and is genuinely excited about the work they do.

Our client offers hybrid working , and also have wider flexible working arrangements, whether that's hours, place of work or the leave you take.

About you

As our new Employment Lawyer you will be dedicated to helping our clients meet their objectives to develop practical and innovative solutions. You will need to be conscientious, have the highest standards of professional conduct and want to continuously improve on everything you do. A strong attention to detail, excellent analytical & drafting skills, a critical and inquisitive mind, and strong communication skills are highly valued.

To excel in this role you will also need to:

  • Be a team player

  • Willing to support and mentor junior members of the team

  • Manage your time efficiently and use initiative

  • Be pro-active and prioritise activities according to level of need

  • Work autonomously, while having a collaborative attitude in an environment that values the team

  • Remain calm under pressure

Chris Meharg