Why Sparke Helmore? As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities. At Sparke Helmore, you’ll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team. We’ll help you harness your ambition and take your skills to new heights with exposure to outstanding clients and easy access to exceptional leaders and mentors. Your story is yours to define. We’d like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours. We have an opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Workplace team in Perth working with Partner, Ian Bennett . About the team and the work Join a highly regarded and passionate team who pride themselves on advising and representing private and public sector clients on employment law, workplace health and safety and coronial matters, specialising in proactive advisory and litigation. Work on a wide variety of matters, be encouraged to work autonomously whilst being supported by a national team of specialist lawyers. The national workplace team consists of the employment and safety teams who work together across interests and borders and your legal skills will become well-honed with the diversity of work. Gain exposure to clients across a range of industries and jurisdictions, work with Commonwealth, state, and local governments and diverse sectors including mining, transport, financial services, insurance, education, and health care. Given the exceptional client relationships this team has you will have the opportunity to work closely with exceptional business leaders and organisations (including with potential secondment opportunities). The team also highly values and embraces pro-bono and community work; with extensive existing and future initiatives for any candidate to be involved with. Market recognition Winner—Occupational Health and Safety Firm of the Year, AFR’s Best Lawyers, 2024 Listed – Best Lawyers in Australia (2025) for Labour and Employment Law Stand Out Winner – 5-Star Employer of Choice (Employee Experience and Wellbeing), 2025 Lawyers Weekly – Top 25 Attraction Firm, 2025 (Ranked 16th) Recommended - Doyle's Guide 2025, Leading Workplace Health & Safety Lawyers, NSW About you You will have 2 years’ experience gained in a well-regarded Employment law or WHS practice. You will have experience or a keen interest in all areas of workplace law as well as well-developed analytical and drafting skills. An excellent opportunity for an Associate seeking to step up from a boutique environment into a leading national firm that values collaboration, career development, and genuine work-life balance. What Sparke Helmore can offer you Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work. We recognise people value things differently. That's why our comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them. We're sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer. To find out more about what is on offer at Sparke Helmore please visit our website: Join us We believe the best stories are shared Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check. For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Nikki Costelloe on 61 .
