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Associate - Employment & Workplace Relations Lawyer


Company : ALRA | Australias Leading Recruitment Agency


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-07-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Associate - Employment & Workplace Relations Lawyer1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from ALRA | Australias Leading Recruitment AgencyThis is a great opportunity for an Employment Lawyer or Associate to join one of Melbournes most highly regarded employment law practices offering technically complex work in a smaller, close-knit team environment.This team advises major Australian and multinational employers across industries including construction, mining, finance, health, education, and government. Theyre also regularly engaged by labour law regulators and state governments around Australia, which gives them a unique perspective on both commercial and regulatory issues in employment and industrial law.Youll work closely with two dynamic and technically excellent Partners who are known for their down-to-earth approach and strong investment in junior development. One brings deep expertise in employment law aspects of M&A, strategic industrial relations, and large-scale regulator investigations. The other is widely respected for her work in public sector enterprise bargaining, sensitive workplace disputes, and leadership roles in high-profile Royal Commissions.Despite the scale and prestige of the work, the team itself is relatively small for the top-end of the market - meaning youll have direct access to Partners, frequent client contact, and opportunities to build your confidence in negotiations and disputes. Its a genuinely collaborative and approachable team, well suited to someone who wants to be stretched by high-quality matters while enjoying a strong sense of support and belonging.This is ideal for an Employment Lawyer or Associate with around 24 years PAE who enjoys working on challenging and meaningful matters in a team thats collegiate, well-balanced, and serious about developing its Lawyers.Benefits include five weeks of annual leave, cultural and religious leave, 26 weeks paid parental leave with super on unpaid leave, on-site school holiday care, and significant opportunities for international secondments._____________________________________________As a Legal Recruitment specialist with over 15 years of experience, I can guarantee your application is in good hands. The market is small and confidentiality is key. Feel free to contact me with any questions about this position or to discuss other available options.ALRA | Australia''s Leading Recruitment AgencyEmail: Jon@alra.com.auSeniority levelSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegal and Human ResourcesIndustriesLaw Practice, Legal Services, and Human Resources ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at ALRA | Australias Leading Recruitment Agency by 2xMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$165,000.00-A$175,000.00 2 weeks agoAssociate or Senior Associate - Employment LawyerMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoEmployment Lawyers - 2yrs PQE to Senior AssociateMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoDocklands, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoLawyer Dispute Resolution & LitigationMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$75,000.00-A$115,000.00 16 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$220,000.00-A$250,000.00 4 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr