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Associate – Employment, IR and Safety (Remote)

  • 100% Remote. You can be based anywhere in Australia.
  • We offer competitive remuneration on par with mid-tier firm salaries.

The Opportunity

We are excited to share that we are looking for a talented Associate to join our high performing team and work with our blue chip clients. The role is 100% remote with occasional travel.

The team provides employment law advice on workforce strategy, advice and representation in relation to employment and industrial relations disputes (including general protections, unfair dismissals, bullying disputes), employment aspects of M&A and projects transactions, advice on compliance (including in relation to employment, anti-discrimination, safety and payroll issues), interface with industrial and safety regulators, including investigations and prosecutions, and all types of Fair Work Commission and Court proceedings.

You will be responsible for running matters and growing the team whilst working in a supportive and collaborative environment. You will also play an important role in developing further business opportunities with existing and new clients. It’s an exciting opportunity to continue to develop your experience and be a part of a high-performing team.

  • Experience as an Associate delivering advice on a range of employment law and industrial relations matters from a mid or top tier private practice, government, or in-house environment.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • A desire to take an active role in the team’s strategic business development objectives.
  • Strong skills and experience in providing strategic advice on workforce strategy, safety, regulatory and compliance advice and all types of Fair Work Commission and Court proceedings (advocacy skills are desirable but not essential), employment aspects of M&A transactions. Ideally you would also have experience with enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes and industrial action.
  • Expertise in the Australian employer-side landscape.
  • Self-motivation and an ability to thrive in a remote environment. Excellent communication skills are therefore critical.

We offer the best of both worlds: the premium workflow and clients of a large firm with the agility and autonomy of a boutique.

  • Location: 100% Remote. You can be based anywhere in Australia.
  • Mid-Tier Salary: We offer competitive remuneration on par with mid-tier firm salaries.
  • True Flexibility: We trust our team. You manage your desk and your day.
  • Direct Impact: You aren't a cog in a machine; you are a vital part of a three-person powerhouse team and will have carriage of matters and manage client relationships.
  • Client Connection: We focus on maintaining strong relationships with our clients. Our clients are diverse and include a number of blue chip businesses who expect a premium service.
  • Commitment: Minimum 4 days per week (full-time preferred).
  • Travel: Occasional travel for in-person meetings, presentations or hearings as required.

Apply Now

Please use the form below or email your CV and resume to Roxanne Hart at [email protected].