Jobs
My ads
My job alerts
Sign in
Find a job Career Tips Companies
Find

Senior associate - workplace & employment law

Adelaide
Dfp Recruitment
Posted: 15 June
Offer description

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded Workplace and Employment Law team in Adelaide.

Key Responsibilities
* Manage a varied caseload of employment, industrial relations and workers' compensation matters
* Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice to clients
* Draft correspondence, legal documents, submissions and employment‐related agreements
* Conduct legal research and analyse complex legislative and regulatory issues
* Represent and advocate for clients in employment‐related matters where required
* Build and maintain strong client relationships
* Assist with mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and support staff
* Contribute to business development, networking and professional profile‐building activities
* Ensure effective file management, risk management and compliance practices
About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

* Minimum 3 years' post‐admission experience in Employment Law, Industrial Relations and/or Workers' Compensation
* Strong technical legal knowledge and problem‐solving capabilities
* Excellent drafting, research and communication skills
* High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
* Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
* A proactive and solutions‐focused approach to legal practice
* Strong relationship‐building and stakeholder management skills
* Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members will be highly regarded
* Commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes
What's on Offer
* Exposure to complex, high‐quality employment law matters
* Opportunity to work closely with highly experienced practitioners
* Genuine career progression and advancement opportunities
* Ongoing mentoring, professional development and support
* Collaborative and inclusive team environment
* Long‐term career prospects within a leading legal practice

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Lawyer seeking to further develop their expertise and build a rewarding long‐term career within a respected and growing team.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Send an application
Create a job alert
Alert activated
Saved
Save
Similar job
Senior associate - commercial
Adelaide
Dfp Recruitment
Similar job
Trades assistant/insulator
Adelaide
Dfp Recruitment
Insulator
Similar job
Hospital bms controls technician (6-month contract)
Stirling
Dfp Recruitment
Similar jobs
Dfp Recruitment recruitment
Dfp Recruitment jobs in Adelaide
jobs Adelaide
jobs South Australia
Home > Jobs > Senior Associate - Workplace & Employment Law

About Jobstralia

  • Career Advice
  • Company Reviews

Search for jobs

  • Jobs by job title
  • Jobs by sector
  • Jobs by company
  • Jobs by location

Contact / Partnership

  • Contact
  • Publish your job offers on Jobijoba

Legal notice - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Manage my cookies - Accessibility: Not compliant

© 2026 Jobstralia - All Rights Reserved

Send an application
Create a job alert
Alert activated
Saved
Save