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Senior Associate - Employment and Commercial Law

Canberra Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Seeking a talented lawyer to join our clients Commercial & Employment Law team. A fantastic opportunity to collaborate with seasoned professionals and advise on a variety of legal issues.
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  • Join a leading commercial and employment law practice
  • Collaborate with a supportive team and have the opportunity to mentor juniors

About Our Client

Our client is one of Canberra's most established and regarded law firms, providing legal advice across a wide range of practice areas with an extensive client base and position in the market. With an experienced team of partners and special counsel's, the team is equipped in providing hands on training and exposure to support in your development and legal skills. Our client offers a supportive and inclusive culture where they celebrate your success and growth, offer training and development opportunities, and access to great work which will put you ahead of your cohort in the legal sector.

Job Description

You will take responsibility and ownership over a range of tasks with support and supervision, including but not limited to:

  • Working on a diverse range of workplace relations matters, including employee entitlements, enterprise bargaining and enterprise agreement disputes, executive employment and corporate governance issues, award classifications and post-employment restraints, broad employment law matters.
  • You will also advise on commercial contracts, commercial law matters, draft commercial agreements and commercial advice.
  • Be a key contact with regular involvement with clients, which include employers and employees across various sectors; and
  • Appear in various courts and tribunals, including the Fair Work Commission.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be an admitted lawyer with 3 year PQE minimum,
  • Exhibit strong attention to detail,
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills,
  • Show initiative and work well within a team,
  • Capably manage multiple priorities,
  • Be proactive, eager to learn, and maintain a positive attitude,
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment,

What's on Offer

  • A supportive and inclusive team culture,
  • A workplace that values work-life balance,
  • Opportunities for career development,
  • Engaging firm social events,
  • Career progression and a competitive remuneration.



If you're ready to progress your legal career and contribute meaningfully to our clients team, we would love to hear from you.

Contact
Jackie Jones
Quote job ref
JN-062024-6463096
Phone number
0420 353 352

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Senior Associate/Special Counsel
What is your industry?
Business Services
Location
Canberra
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jackie Jones
Consultant phone
0420 353 352
Job Reference
JN-062024-6463096
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. PageGroup acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.