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Senior Associate / Special Counsel — Employment & Safety

A highly regarded law firm

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Join a national employment and safety team advising public and private sector clients on complex workplace matters, including safety incidents, investigations, prosecutions, inquests and strategic workplace risk management. The role offers substantive responsibility on significant litigation and regulatory matters, direct client engagement and close collaboration with recognised specialists across Australia.

This opportunity is open to candidates based in Newcastle, Canberra or Sydney and supports flexible hybrid working. The team advises clients across government, mining, transport, education, healthcare, insurance and financial services, and offers clear career progression and mentoring responsibilities.

  • Qualified lawyer admitted in Australia with 4+ years post-qualification experience in employment, workplace relations and/or work health & safety law
  • Proven ability to independently manage complex matters including litigation, investigations, prosecutions and regulatory engagements
  • Experience mentoring junior lawyers and building trusted client relationships
  • Strong commercial judgment, excellent advocacy and drafting skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a national team

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