Employment Lawyer

A rare opportunity to join one of Brisbane’s best-regarded Employment & Workplace Relations teams in a top tier law firm.

Work alongside experienced and well-regarded Partners, receive excellent training, and advance your career in a firm that values both technical excellence and personal growth.

• Top Tier law firm with an established and interesting client base.
• Exceptional mentoring from Partners and senior lawyers in the team.
• Top-of-market salary and a clear career pathway to senior associate.
• Supportive and balanced work environment that values sustainability and professional growth.

The multi-partner team handles a diverse mix of matters, including:

• Unfair dismissal & general protections claims before the Fair Work Commission and courts.
• Discrimination & harassment complaints and investigations.
• Industrial relations disputes, enterprise bargaining, and union negotiations.
• Workplace health & safety compliance, risk management, and responding to regulatory investigations.
• Employment contracts, policies & workplace investigations for major corporate clients.
• Post-employment restraints & protection of confidential information matters.
• Whistleblower complaints & workplace culture reviews.

You will work closely across a range of clients from major corporates, government departments and start-ups, gaining hands-on experience and high levels of client interaction from day one. You will also be involved in strategic advisory work, giving you exposure to complex legal issues that shape business decisions.

• Clear and structured career pathway—progress to Senior Associate.
• Strong mentoring and training—learn directly from leading practitioners.
• Opportunities to develop client relationships and build your own practice within the firm.
• Sensible work environment—a firm that values high performance without burnout.
• Collaborative, supportive team that encourages professional growth and innovation.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

✅ 2+ years PAE in employment law.

✅ Strong drafting skills and the ability to manage matters with supervision.

✅ Confidence in client interactions and a commercial mindset.

✅ A desire to develop into a future leader within the firm.

• Exceptional training & mentoring in a leading top tier firm.
• High-quality, complex work with diverse clients across multiple industries.
• Career progression opportunities to Senior Associate and beyond.
• A professional yet balanced workplace culture that supports long-term success.
• Competitive, top of market salary & strong career development framework.

For a confidential discussion, call Ross Dakin at Peppercorn Recruitment on 0431 267 250, quoting reference number 3879152.

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