An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded workplace relations practice with a strong reputation in the Victorian market. Working closely with respected Partners, you will advise a sophisticated client base comprising employers, private companies, SMEs and high net worth individuals across a broad range of industries. The practice offers a genuine mix of both litigation and advisory work, ensuring a varied and intellectually engaging workload. This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior Associate seeking greater autonomy, meaningful client contact, leadership responsibility and a clear pathway towards partnership. You will be entrusted with running matters from inception to resolution, providing strategic advice and representing clients across a range of employment and workplace relations issues, including: Employment disputes and litigation Unfair dismissal and general protections matters Restraint of trade disputes Workplace investigations Employment contracts and executive arrangements Workplace policies and compliance advice Industrial relations and workplace risk management Discrimination and workplace conduct matters You will work directly with clients, take ownership of files and play an active role in mentoring and developing junior lawyers within the team. About You To be successful in this role, you will possess: Approximately 5 years' PQE in employment and workplace relations law Strong technical skills across both advisory and litigation matters The ability to confidently manage matters with an appropriate level of autonomy Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills Strong commercial judgment and strategic thinking capability Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers A genuine interest in contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the practice This opportunity will suit a lawyer who enjoys taking ownership of their work, values direct client engagement and is looking to step into a more senior leadership role. This firm has built a reputation for providing high quality legal services while maintaining a genuinely supportive and flexible culture. Lawyers are trusted to manage their practices with a significant degree of autonomy, supported by experienced partners and dedicated administrative resources. Benefits include: Flexible and adaptable working arrangements Sensible billable expectations of approximately 6 hours per day Dedicated legal administrative support Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership development Structured professional development and ongoing training Paid parental leave Salary continuance insurance Study assistance and professional association memberships Health and wellbeing initiatives Employee assistance program Retail and gym membership discounts Referral incentive programs Regular social events and firm wide celebrations If you are an ambitious Employment Lawyer seeking high quality work, genuine autonomy, strong mentorship and a long term pathway towards partnership, I would welcome a confidential discussion. Apply now or reach out to Lauren Benstead on (03) 9077 7491 or via email lauren.benstead@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat. Not quite the right role? Let’s talk anyway. I have a range of opportunities that could be the perfect fit for you, and I'd love to hear from you!