We are partnering with a leading top tier law firm who are seeking a talented Senior Associate to join its Employment team based in Sydney. This firm is renowned for providing premium quality, full-service legal advice to some of the most ambitious organisations worldwide. About The Employment team specialises in advising employers on a range of complex and intricate matters including: Employment and industrial relations Discrimination and equal opportunity Work health and safety Crisis management and incident response Executive and board-level matters The team supports clients across various sectors, such as banking, aviation, retail, manufacturing, transport, and the public sector. The Role The Sydney-based Employment, Industrial Relations & Safety (EIRS) team is seeking a talented Senior Associate to join a high-performing, supportive, and collaborative team. The successful candidate will work closely with senior Partners and the broader national team, advising blue-chip clients across multiple sectors on employment law, industrial relations, and safety matters. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic employment law advice, including workforce strategy, enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, industrial action, compliance, and regulatory matters. Represent clients in Fair Work Commission and Court proceedings and advise on employment aspects of large-scale M&A and projects transactions. Manage matters, supervise and mentor junior team members, and contribute to business development initiatives. Work collaboratively in a supportive team environment while further developing a market-leading practice. You will also have the opportunity to lead and mentor junior lawyers, contribute to the team’s growth, and develop your own client relationships. The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience as a Senior Associate providing employment law and industrial relations advice in a top-tier, mid-tier or employment specialist law firm or in-house environment. Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills. Demonstrated expertise in workforce strategy, enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, regulatory compliance, and Fair Work Commission or Court proceedings (advocacy experience desirable but not essential). Proactive and commercially minded, with the ability to contribute to business development and maintain a market-leading practice. This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading practice that offers excellent career development and client exposure. For further information, please contact Rosie Allen on 61 479 085 447 , or email your CV and academic transcripts to rosie@taglegalsearch.com For further information on other vacancies TAG are recruiting for please visit our website directly https://www.taglegalsearch.com.au/careers
