Industrial Relations & Employment Lawyer (Partner/Special Counsel)

About the role

A growing Sydney CBD commercial law firm is looking for employment and workplace relations practitioners at Partner or Special Counsel level. You will lead and grow an employment and workplace relations practice advising the firm's commercial clients, with the backing of an established firm while keeping your own personal brand and client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Advise employers on contracts, policies, restructures and terminations
• Run unfair dismissal, general protections and other Fair Work matters
• Advise on awards, enterprise agreements and industrial relations issues
• Act on workplace investigations, discrimination and safety issues
• Build a team and win new work alongside the firm's other practice groups

Required profile

• 8+ years' post-admission experience in employment and workplace relations
• A portable practice or established client following that covers your remuneration (essential)
• Admission in Australia and an unrestricted NSW practising certificate
• Track record of business development and long-term client relationships
• Leadership ability to build and mentor a team, and an entrepreneurial approach to growing your practice

What we offer

• Total package of $250,000-$350,000 with transparent remuneration and genuine upside for high performers
• Pathway to equity participation and real leadership opportunities
• Dedicated marketing, business development and operational support
• Investment in technology, AI tools and modern systems
• Substantial and growing commercial client base to cross-reference into your practice
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and the freedom to build your practice your way