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Special Counsel, Employment


Company : JLegal Australia


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2026-04-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

General Manager | Legal Recruitment | Building Strong Client & Candidate Partnerships | MBA| GAICDThe OpportunityStep into a senior employment and workplace relations role where you''ll have genuine autonomy to shape your practice and lead significant client relationships across Australia. This is more than a traditional legal role it''s an opportunity to establish yourself as a recognised market leader in the field.What You''ll DoLead and manage complex workplace relations matters before the Fair Work Commission, Federal Court, and various state tribunals.Drive business development initiatives, including client seminars, networking events, and industry presentations.Mentor and develop junior lawyers, fostering a collaborative, highperforming team culture.Advise on Employment Practices Liability (EPL) matters for leading insurers.Deliver strategic advice on employment, discrimination, health and safety, and industrial relations issues.What We''re Looking ForMinimum 8+ years'' PQE in workplace relations or employment law.Demonstrated experience appearing before the Fair Work Commission and Federal Court.Proven business development capability and ability to cultivate lasting client relationships.Strong leadership qualities with experience mentoring and managing team members.Technical excellence in employment, discrimination, and industrial relations law.Ideal CandidateA collaborative team player who values a supportive, professional culture.Clientfocused with a strong service orientation and relationshipbuilding skills.Ambitious and motivated to advance into a leadership or partnership pathway.Confident communicator with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.Location OptionsMelbourne: Join an established team with a strong client base and full practice support.Sydney: Ideal for motivated practitioners ready to lead the firm''s growth or bring an existing practice into a collaborative environment.To apply - please email your resume to Benjamin Arabin at [email protected] and for a confidential discussion call 0466 985 015JLegal Australia is a Specialist Legal Recruitment & Executive Search Firm. We offer a full suite of career opportunities for Lawyers, Company Secretary & Governance professionals #J-18808-Ljbffr