Employment Lawyer - Special Counsel / Director (Full or Part-time)

About the role

A well-regarded, growing commercial law firm based in Melbourne's CBD is recruiting an experienced Employment Lawyer at Special Counsel or Director level to join its established Employment Law team. The firm offers autonomy, resources and support to build long-term practices, and is open to full-time and part-time candidates. The title depends on experience: a Director title is available where a transferable practice can be shown, while Special Counsel candidates have a clear pathway toward Directorship.

Key responsibilities

• Termination and dismissals
• Employment contracts
• Dispute resolution
• Discrimination and equal opportunity
• Enterprise bargaining
• Occupational health and safety advice
• Restructuring, downsizing and outsourcing
• Workplace policies and training

Required profile

• Accomplished senior Employment Lawyer with strong technical expertise across employment and workplace relations law
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Stable and well-established career history
• Excellent communication, drafting and advisory skills
• Genuine interest in building a long-term practice within a collaborative firm

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Flexible work arrangements
• Extra week of annual leave
• Daily billable targets of 5 hours per day
• Annual staff conference focused on learning, development and team connection

To apply, use the Apply button on the listing, or contact the recruiter by phone or email for a confidential discussion.