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Lawyer, Employment


Company : Gilbert Tobin


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


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Join to apply for the Lawyer, Employment role at Gilbert + Tobin1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Lawyer, Employment role at Gilbert + TobinDirect message the job poster from Gilbert + TobinAbout Gilbert + TobinGilbert + Tobin is built on enduring values of excellence, trust, respect, integrity and good corporate citizenship. We are a leading firm with over 500 lawyers, trusted by our clients to navigate todays increasingly complex world.We are purpose-built for our clients most complex work - across transactions, disputes and regulation. Our partners are leaders in their fields, delivering the highest quality of legal advice and providing an exceptional edge for our clients. They also provide our lawyers the opportunity to work with and learn from them. We are innovators in the use of technology, redefining value and service in the legal industry.Our open, merit-based culture attracts and inspires the best legal talent. Founded in 1988, G+Ts journey has been one of relentless ambition and rapid progress, achieving extraordinary success in just over three decades.We remain as determined as ever to be the best its possible to be.About the Employment teamOur employment team specialises in strategically complex and business-critical disputes and investigations for Australian and multinational companies, government bodies and other organisations, as well as senior executives. Experienced in employment litigation, our team has acted in all courts and tribunals in which employment-related disputes are litigated including Fair Work Australia, the Supreme Court, Federal Circuit Court and the Federal Court of Australia. We have acted in significant Fair Work Act litigation, breach of contract claims and secured freezing orders and Anton Piller orders for clients in significant matters involving employee fraud, serious breach and threatened breach of post-employment restraints.To see our Employment Teams awards and recognitions, click here: the roleWith a growing practice, we have a new opportunity for a high performing mid or senior Employment Lawyer to join this high-profile practice advising G+Ts blue-chip clients on matters such as:Litigation in the Fair Work Commission, discrimination tribunals and State and Territory courtsWorkplace investigations including whistleblower disclosuresMergers and acquisitions employment aspects of mergers and acquisitionsContracts and policies customised agreements, contracts, term sheets, confidentiality agreements, policiesIndustrial relations and workplace agreements advising in relation to modern awards and enterprise agreements and transfer of business issuesWorkplace change corporate restructuring, redundancies and secondmentsEmployee performance management and terminationCorporations Act and Listing Rules - remuneration and termination cap issuesRegulatory complianceWorkplace health and safety, including investigation and prosecution mattersAbout youAs our successful candidate you should be able to demonstrate a desire, and the capacity, to work on high profile and technically challenging transactions and matters. You should be an ambitious high performer, looking to work in an environment where your performance will be recognised and rewarded. In addition, you will have:4 years plus post qualified experience in employment / workplace law, including experience in advisory and litigation mattersStrong drafting and advice writing skillsSuperior analytical and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively with clientsThe ability to work autonomously and in a team environmentWhat we will offer youThis role will see you working on Australias leading employment law matters.G+T prides itself on being a great place to work. Our benefits are designed to help our employees manage all their lifestyle needs and to reward them for being part of the team. From financial rewards to health and wellbeing, outstanding L+D opportunities, flexibility and innovation.G+T is proud to offer all of its employees a range of excellent benefits which you can view on our careers website at: to express your interestShould you have any questions about the role, or require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process please contact Maddie Waller, at mwaller@gtlaw.com.au . Otherwise, please apply online with your CV + academic transcripts.We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture which fosters and celebrates difference. For G+T it is about diversity of thinking and bringing people''s life experience into the mix and making sure that we are as diverse as the Australian community.Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesLaw PracticeReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gilbert + Tobin by 2xGet notified about new Employment Lawyer jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr