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Senior Employment Lawyer | Perth (5+ PAE)

Perth, Western AustraliaFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Launch and lead a new Employment Law practice area within a corporate law firm, providing strategic advice to corporate clients and executives on workplace relations, disputes, and compliance.

Role type

Senior Employment Lawyer (Practice Leader)

Builds

New Employment Law practice area

Domain

Legal / Employment Law

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Employment law expertise, workplace relations, employment disputes, executive contract advice, redundancy processes, tribunal representation, business development, team leadership, mentoring

Preferred skills

Corporate/commercial law background, practice management experience, entrepreneurial mindset

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Establish and grow the firm's Employment Law practice; Provide strategic legal advice on employment issues; Represent clients in tribunals and industrial matters; Mentor junior lawyers; Contribute to business development; Stay updated on legislative changes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities