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Safety Lawyer, Senior Associate - Special Counsel

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-03 → 2026-10-22

Core

Senior Associate to Special Counsel safety lawyer managing WHS matters from instruction to completion, with immediate priority on WHS prosecutions in the mining sector.

Role type

Senior Associate to Special Counsel safety lawyer

Builds

Legal advice and representation for clients in construction, infrastructure, government, and mining sectors

Domain

Legal (Work Health and Safety, Employment Law)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

WHS expertise, contested litigation experience, regulatory or government environment experience, drafting skills, commercial acumen

Preferred skills

Experience in broader employment matters

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Manage WHS matters from instruction through to completion; Provide specialized technical advice to clients, boards, and senior executives; Draft written advice for corporate clients; Maintain accurate client files and meet billing deadlines; Involve in WHS prosecutions in the mining sector

Seniority

Senior Associate to Special Counsel