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Special counsel, employment city of sydney

Sydney
JLegal Australia
Compliance Director
Posted: 12 June
Offer description

General Manager | Legal Recruitment | Building Strong Client & Candidate Partnerships | MBA| GAICD

The Prospect

Step into a senior employment and workplace relations role where you'll have genuine autonomy to shape your practice and lead significant client relationships across Australia. This is more than a traditional legal role — it's an prospect to establish yourself as a recognised market leader in the field.

What You'll Do

* Lead and manage complex workplace relations matters before the Fair Work Commission, Federal Court, and various state tribunals.
* Drive business development initiatives, including client seminars, networking events, and industry presentations.
* Mentor and develop junior lawyers, fostering a cooperative, high‐performing team culture.
* Advise on Employment Practices Liability (EPL) matters for leading insurers.
* Deliver strategic advice on employment, discrimination, health and safety, and industrial relations issues.

What We're Looking For

* Minimum 8+ years' PQE in workplace relations or employment law.
* Demonstrated experience appearing before the Fair Work Commission and Federal Court.
* Proven business development capability and ability to cultivate lasting client relationships.
* Strong leadership qualities with experience mentoring and managing team members.
* Technical excellence in employment, discrimination, and industrial relations law.

Ideal Candidate

* A collaborative team player who values a supportive, professional culture.
* Client‐focused with a strong service orientation and relationship‐building skills.
* Ambitious and motivated to advance into a leadership or partnership pathway.
* Confident communicator with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.

Location Options

* Melbourne: Join an established team with a strong client base and full practice support.
* Sydney: Ideal for motivated practitioners ready to lead the firm's growth or bring an existing practice into a collaborative environment.
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