Employment Lawyer (Phone-Based)

About the role

Irwell Law, a modern, progressive firm within the Peninsula Group of Companies that specialises in employment and workplace relations, is looking for an Employment Lawyer to join its Sydney team. This is a permanent, full-time, phone-based position where you give clear, pragmatic legal advice on a wide range of commercial matters, helping clients navigate day-to-day legal challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Provide sound, easy-to-understand advice to clients on breach of restraint of trade, overpayments, workplace surveillance and requests for personal information
• Advise on data protection issues and contractor agreements
• Draft directors' deeds

Required profile

• 3 years of post-qualification experience with strong employment law experience
• A current unrestricted APC
• Ability to advise confidently on a broad range of matters
• Ability to explain complex legal queries simply and concisely, and to build rapport quickly by phone

What we offer

• Salary up to $150K plus superannuation
• Enhanced leave, starting with extra leave in the first year and up to 31 days after 5 years
• Annual profit sharing bonus
• $1,000 Super Service and MVP awards with a day off
• Structured career pathways, including growth into an Associate Director role
• Educational assistance program
• Bright Exchange discounts, a $250 health and wellness voucher and gym discounts
• Monthly social club events