Advise major employers on employment law, IR strategy, disputes and regulatory matters across complex enterprise environments. Role Snapshot Strategic advisory role across contentious and non-contentious employment law issues Exposure to industrial relations, enterprise bargaining, and regulatory change Join a premier practice acting for national and international employers About the Company D’Arcy Weil is representing a high-performing national employment and workplace relations team known for its involvement in landmark litigation, regulatory matters, and major industrial negotiations. The firm is widely recognised for its collaborative culture, depth of expertise, and ability to attract significant mandates from listed companies, public sector clients and multinationals. This opportunity is suited to a senior employment lawyer looking for complex and varied work across the full spectrum of advisory, litigation, and regulatory matters—within a practice that works across the most commercially significant and socially impactful issues of the day. About the Role This is a key appointment within a high-profile practice advising leading employers across sectors including technology, resources, financial services, healthcare and government. You’ll advise on employment and industrial strategy, complex disputes, restructures, award interpretation, enterprise agreements, and regulatory investigations. The role offers strong mentorship, visibility with clients, and the opportunity to develop as a sector leader in a high-performing and well-resourced team. Key Responsibilities Advise on employment contracts, disciplinary matters, dismissals, workplace investigations and regulatory compliance Represent employers in unfair dismissal, general protections and discrimination claims Lead or support large-scale enterprise bargaining and award modernisation matters Act in complex litigation involving restraints, whistleblowing and breach of contract Manage Fair Work Ombudsman and safety regulator investigations Advise on employment issues in mergers, acquisitions and restructures Interpret industrial instruments and advise on strategic workforce planning Draft employment policies, procedures and enterprise agreements Build relationships with key clients and support business development initiatives Supervise and mentor junior lawyers within the team Skills & Experience 5–8 years’ post-qualification experience in employment and workplace relations law Experience in both litigation and front-end advisory work Excellent drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills Deep understanding of the Fair Work Act and industrial instruments Exposure to complex employer-side matters in a private practice or in-house environment Strong academic record and ability to work with autonomy and judgement Commitment to mentoring, knowledge-sharing and client service What’s on Offer Work alongside some of the most respected workplace lawyers in the country Exposure to nationally significant mandates and high-profile litigation Structured career development with clear pathway to partnership Collaborative team culture, high-end work and flexible hybrid model Attractive salary and benefits reflective of top-tier firm expectations To apply, please submit your CV in confidence or contact: Ivan Pignataro Director D’Arcy Weil M: 0416 507 856 | E: ivan@darcyweil.com employmentlaw workplacerelations legaljobs melbournejobs fairwork industrialsupport lawyersaustralia careerdevelopment humanresources