Role Snapshot Advise on employment contracts, disputes, executive matters and industrial strategy. Act for public and private sector clients across education, government, healthcare and infrastructure. Join a collaborative workplace relations team at a leading national firm. About Our Client Our client is a respected national law firm with deep strength across the public and regulated sectors. Its employment and workplace relations practice is known for advising on enterprise bargaining, award interpretation, discrimination, unfair dismissal, and complex workplace investigations. The team works across the full employment lifecycle, providing strategic advice and representation in both litigious and non-litigious matters. With a strong culture of collaboration, autonomy and client partnership, the firm offers a platform for senior lawyers to grow their practice and contribute to high-profile, socially impactful work. About the Role As Senior Associate, you will advise on the full spectrum of employment and workplace law. The role includes drafting contracts and policies, managing workplace disputes, advising on enterprise bargaining, and representing clients before courts and tribunals. You’ll also contribute to strategy on restructures, investigations and industrial disputes, working closely with clients in education, health, infrastructure and government. This is a key leadership role offering client ownership, team mentoring, and visibility across firm strategy. Key Responsibilities Advise on employment contracts, performance, terminations and post-employment restraints Manage unfair dismissal, general protections, discrimination and underpayment claims Provide strategic advice on enterprise bargaining and industrial relations matters Represent clients in the Fair Work Commission and state/federal courts Support workplace investigations and compliance with employment obligations Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development initiatives Practice Focus Employment advisory and employment litigation Enterprise bargaining and industrial relations Workplace investigations and executive matters Public sector and regulated industries Fair Work Commission and discrimination matters Candidate Profile 5 years’ post-admission experience in employment or workplace relations law Experience advising employers on both contentious and advisory employment issues Strong drafting, stakeholder engagement and advocacy skills Understanding of public sector employment frameworks highly regarded Commercial mindset and ability to build long-term client relationships What’s on Offer Join a firm with a strong national presence and inclusive culture High-impact work across government, education and infrastructure sectors Clear progression path with strong internal mentorship Flexibility, autonomy and a supportive team environment Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and contribution How to Apply Advisory & Litigation Experience: Highlight your experience in workplace disputes, industrial relations, or public sector advisory. Client Base: Note your experience with government, education or health clients. To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter. For a confidential discussion, contact: Ivan Pignataro Director D’Arcy Weil T: 61 3 9999 7409 | M: 0416 507 856 | E: ivan@darcyweil.com D’Arcy Weil is a First Recruitment International company. EmploymentLaw WorkplaceRelations LegalJobs IndustrialRelations SeniorAssociate PerthJobs WorkplaceInvestigations LitigationLaw PublicSectorLaw EnterpriseBargaining FairWork
