Associate (3-5yrs PAE) - Employment

Bondi Junction I I Full Time

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Associate (3-5yrs PAE) - Employment

The Firm
This boutique commercial law firm is well-regarded for its practical, client-focused approach and strong presence in the employment and business advisory space. With a growing team based in Bondi Junction, the firm acts for a diverse client base ranging from agile startups to national brands. It combines high-level legal expertise with a modern, tech-enabled practice, offering a collaborative and progressive workplace culture.

The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an Associate-level Employment Lawyer to join the firm's expanding employment and commercial practice. The role involves acting primarily for employers on a broad spectrum of workplace relations matters, with scope to work on commercial contracts and advisory projects.
Key responsibilities include:

Advising on award interpretation, contracts, restructures, dismissals, and workplace compliance
Managing employment disputes, unfair dismissal, and general protections matters
Conducting and supporting investigations into misconduct, bullying, WHS, and related issues
Drafting employment agreements, contractor terms, restraints, and workplace policies
Delivering client training on HR compliance and workplace best practice
Supporting commercial advisory work including shareholder agreements and structuring
Building strong relationships with clients through strategic, practical advice
Contributing to team knowledge and firm-wide development initiatives

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:

3–5 years' post-admission experience in employment and workplace relations law
A NSW practising certificate in good standing
Demonstrated experience advising employers on day-to-day HR and compliance matters
Excellent drafting, time management, and problem-solving skills
Confidence in dealing with clients and appearing before the Fair Work Commission (advocacy experience is a plus)

Desirable attributes include:

Exposure to commercial contracts and general advisory work
Familiarity with privacy law, whistleblower protections, or modern slavery compliance
Industry experience in retail, hospitality, or franchising
A strong professional network or demonstrated business development potential

Benefits

High-quality, varied work with an employer-side focus
Autonomy and trust with meaningful mentorship
A dynamic, close-knit team with a strong sense of purpose
Flexible work arrangements (up to 2 days WFH per week) and modern tech infrastructure
Clear career progression within a growing firm
Competitive remuneration tailored to skills and experience
A vibrant Bondi Junction office with excellent amenities and access to transport (plus parking onsite for a reasonable daily cost)

Apply Now using a MS Word Version of your CV or contact Kalinda Campbell at people2people recruitment on 02 8270 9715 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.