Employment Law Partner

Job Description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Tier One Recruitment Associate Consultant at Tier One Recruitment Location: Sydney CBD Remuneration: Competitive salary or equity-based remuneration, with market-leading KPIs and performance bonuses About Our client is a dynamic and progressive law firm based in Sydney CBD, providing high-quality legal services across various practice areas, including litigation, corporate, construction, and renewables. As part of our strategic growth, we are looking to bring employment law expertise in-house, transitioning from our current outsourced model. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Employment Law Partner or Special Counsel to establish and lead the employment law desk within our practice. This role is ideal for a senior employment lawyer with strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and an entrepreneurial mindset. You will be responsible for managing all employment law matters within the firm, servicing our existing clients, and driving the growth of this practice area. Key Responsibilities Develop and lead the employment law matters. Advise corporate clients on a wide range of employment law matters, including workplace disputes, unfair dismissal claims, industrial relations, enterprise agreements, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with other practice groups, particularly litigation, corporate, and construction law teams, to provide holistic legal solutions to clients. Support clients in the construction industry, leveraging our firm's marketing focus in this sector. Mentor and develop junior lawyers as the employment law practice grows. Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives. Stay up to date with changes in employment law and ensure clients receive proactive and strategic advice. Key Requirements Experience in employment law, with a strong track record in advising businesses. Experience working with clients in the construction sector is highly desirable. Proven ability to generate business and build client relationships. Strong leadership and mentoring skills. A commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for growth. A passion for innovation and delivering practical legal solutions. Either an existing client base or a clear strategy to build the practice. What We Offer The opportunity to build and lead your own employment law practice within a fast-growing firm. Competitive salary package or equity-based remuneration, with market-leading KPIs and performance bonuses. A supportive and collaborative firm culture. Access to high-quality work across multiple practice areas. The ability to work flexibly while leading and growing a team. If you are a senior employment lawyer looking to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact within a progressive law firm, we would love to hear from you. To Apply: Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Legal Services #J-18808-Ljbffr