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Associate / Senior Associate Workplace Relations and SafetyAn excellent opportunity for an experienced mid to senior level lawyer to join our Workplace Relations & Safety team. This role will allow you to take carriage of interesting and challenging matters, develop your own relationships with clients, build a strong brand within the industry, and work closely with our marketleading partner and team.What you will doDiverse range of matters including strategic advisory work and complex litigationAdvising on dismissals, workplace investigations, workplace bullying and sexual harassment claims, work health and safety, award compliance and enterprise bargainingDefending unfair dismissal, general protections and antidiscrimination claimsWorking with businesses of varying sizes, including large private corporations and ASX listed entities, across industries such as construction, mining and resources, technology, manufacturing, education and training, medical and health services, and professional servicesTaking ownership of your own case load with the assistance of junior lawyersInvolvement in business development opportunities and presentations to external stakeholders to develop a strong brand within the industryTo be successful3+ years PQEDemonstrated experience working on a range of employment and industrial relations mattersA strong work ethic, technical knowledge and organisational skillsA proactive approach to delivering timely and practical solutions to solve complex legal issuesA genuine passion and interest in employment lawExcellent interpersonal and leadership skills and the enthusiasm to provide mentoring to other team membersBenefits''5star'' Employer of Choice 2025 by HRD Australia and Australasian Lawyer and Beaton Client Choice Award winners for ''Best Australian Law Firm'', ''Best Professional Services Firm'', ''Most Innovative Law & Related Services Firm'', and ''Most Trusted Law & Related Services Firm'' ($30m$100m revenue)Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiativesWellness facilities and onsite classes (i.e. yoga and mindfulness)Competitive salary and parental leave policyOther benefits: purchased leave program (pretax), novated leasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networking, and social events and much more!About Cooper Grace WardCooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm based in Brisbane. We are a fullservice law firm providing a range of legal services to clients nationally and internationally. We are a vibrant, energetic, growing and diverse team committed to supporting and developing our people to meet the changing needs of our clients. We take personal responsibility and pride in our work and have fun while we do it. We strive to be leaders in everything we do, and our impressive achievements can be viewed on our website.Our workplace policies and strong values foster a safe and inclusive work environment. Cooper Grace Wards hires a diverse workforce, including people of all genders, ages, cultures, ethnicities, those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+ and people with disabilities.If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of and you value mutual respect, excellence and curiosity, we encourage you to apply.Key DetailsSeniority level: AssociateEmployment type: FulltimeJob function: LegalIndustries: Legal ServicesLocation: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia#J-18808-Ljbffr