Employment Lawyer | 3–6 PAE 

Top Brisbane CBD boutique firm seeks Employment Lawyer with 3–6 PAE to join a dynamic, high-performing team.

Salary: Salary is based upon experience level, ability to achieve targets and team management skills.

3 Key Takeaways:

• Award-winning firm recognised by Doyle's Guide
• Varied employment law matters across public & private sectors
• Work-life balance with flexible arrangements available

About our client: 

Join our client’s team, a highly regarded employment law firm located in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. Consistently recognised in Doyle’s Guide over the last five years, this progressive and energetic team is renowned for delivering expert advice and exceptional client service in all aspects of workplace and industrial relations law.

Built on values of collaboration, support, and ongoing professional development, the firm offers a stimulating environment for lawyers passionate about employment law and ready to take the next step in their legal careers.

About the role:

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Employment Lawyer with 3–6 years PAE to manage a diverse and stimulating file load. This is a fantastic opportunity for a mid-level lawyer looking to deepen their experience in both litigious and advisory employment law matters within a well-supported and high-performing team.

You will be trusted to manage your own files, including complex workplace disputes, unfair dismissals, general protections claims, enterprise bargaining matters, discrimination claims, and contractual disputes. This position will suit a confident communicator who thrives in court appearances and has a genuine passion for client advocacy.

You will also enjoy mentoring from senior lawyers and exposure to clients from both the public and private sectors, including corporate employers, employees, executives, and unions.

Key Requirements:

• 3–6 years post-admission experience in employment law or litigation
• Admitted to practice in Queensland or eligible for immediate admission
• Strong drafting skills with experience in preparing court/commission documents
• Confident in providing strategic advice to clients across all employment issues
• Ability to achieve billable targets of 5-6 hours per day
• Bringing your own referrals/clients is desirable
• Accredited Specialist desirable
• Able to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team

On offer:

• Competitive salary package negotiable based on experience
• Central CBD location with modern, collaborative office environment
• Opportunity to work with recognised leaders in employment law
• Flexibility with remote working options and support for a healthy work-life balance
• Regular CPD opportunities and structured mentoring from senior lawyers
• Clear path for career progression in a growing firm

If you are interested in applying for this role you can apply now through the link below. Your application will be held with the utmost confidentiality. Alternatively, you can email your CV to karl@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 713 572 to hear more about the role.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-stanley-ba23181b7/
           
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