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Employment & IR Lawyer – National Firm | Broad Industry Mix | Brisbane
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Join a growing national firm's Brisbane office, working across employment, IR and safety matters for clients in construction, maritime, medical, NFP, mining and global markets.
Why This Role?
* National firm with a rapidly growing Brisbane presence
* Broad, interesting client mix — including USA and European clients
* Significant responsibility early, including running FWC matters end-to-end
* Genuine progression and strong mentoring from senior practitioners
The Opportunity
This is a hands‑on role within a busy Employment & IR practice. You'll work across:
* Unfair dismissal & general protections matters (run your own conciliations)
* Enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes and union issues
* Contracts, policies, workplace investigations and culture reviews
* Whistleblowing, compliance and advisory work
* Some workplace health & safety matters (light component)
You'll act for clients spanning construction, maritime, medical, NFP, mining services, engineering and professional services — plus several major US and Italian‑based clients.
This team is known for giving junior lawyers genuine ownership, meaningful client contact and exposure to strategic work early in their careers.
* Clear progression pathway to SA and beyond
* Mentoring from partners with top‑tier and international backgrounds
* Collaborative team with a sensible approach to balance and workload
* Opportunity to build client relationships and grow with the Brisbane office
About You
You will ideally bring:
* 1-5 years PAE in Employment & IR, litigation or a related field
* Strong drafting and matter management skills
* Confidence dealing with clients and a commercial mindset
* A proactive, team‑focused approach
What's on Offer?
* High‑quality, varied work across multiple industries
* Exposure to global clients and growing sectors
* Career progression opportunities in a national firm
* Supportive, well‑structured development and training
* Competitive salary package
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion, contact Ross Dakin at Peppercorn Recruitment on, quoting .
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice and Legal Services
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