The Opportunity This is a rare chance to step into a genuinely varied Employment & IR practice working across: Unfair dismissal & general protections matters (run your own files end-to-end, including FWC conciliations) Enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes and union-related matters Employment, contractor and consulting agreements, policies and investigations Workplace culture reviews, whistleblowing and compliance projects Safety and regulatory matters (not heavy safety work — mostly employment/IR focused) You’ll work closely with clients across construction, maritime, NFP, healthcare, engineering, mining services and professional services — as well as several major US and European clients. This team is known for giving juniors real responsibility early. Expect meaningful client contact, ownership of matters, and exposure to strategy, not just process. Career Progression & Firm Culture Clear progression pathways with a growing Brisbane office Mentoring from senior lawyers with top-tier and global firm backgrounds Supportive, stable practice with low turnover Opportunity to build client relationships and shape the direction of the team as it expands A sensible, balanced culture — high quality work without burning people out About You You will ideally have: 1-5 years PAE in Employment & IR, or broader litigation with some ER/IR exposure Strong drafting skills and the ability to run matters with supervision Confidence dealing with clients and an interest in developing your commercial judgment A proactive mindset and genuine interest in progressing within a growing national firm What’s on Offer? Work directly with major Australian and global clients Training and mentoring from highly regarded senior lawyers Real responsibility — run FWC matters from start to finish A wide spread of industry work (construction through to NFP and healthcare) Competitive salary and a firm with long-term progression opportunities How to Apply For a confidential discussion about this role or others we are currently handling, contact Ross Dakin at Peppercorn Recruitment on 0431 267 250 , quoting reference 3987638 . To submit an application, click below and upload your resume in Word format only.
