• Permanent full-time position
• Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices.  We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community

Make the smarter choice. Come thrive with us. Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you here.

About the role and team

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced mid-level lawyer to join our growing Employment team in Sydney.

Our highly regarded national employment team acts for medium to large national and international employers, advising on contentious and non-contentious employment and industrial relations matters, discrimination, WHS, immigration, and privacy.

This role will work closely with and learn from our experienced team of Employment Partners, Special Counsel, Senior Associates and Lawyers.

You will be responsible for:

• providing legal support to Partners on matters relating to employment law and industrial relations matters;
• demonstrating a thorough understanding of complex legal concepts, and creatively applying legal knowledge to client situations to provide solutions to problems;
• drafting legal documents, advices and handling multiple matters at any one time;
• maintaining high level of communication with clients regarding progress of matters;
• working as part of talented team on large and complex litigation matters including restraints litigation, general protections, discrimination and unfair dismissal claims; and
• discovery of documents and preparation of lists of documents.

About you

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• between 2-4 years of post-admission experience, specifically in employment and industrial relations law;
• ideally your experience will come from a large national or international law firm, or a specialist employment law practice;
• excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills with a keen attention to detail;
• outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
• the ability to organise and prioritise effectively;
• a strong commitment to client service, the ability to manage client relationships and a focus on achieving commercial solutions for our clients; and
• be proactive and able to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.

About us

At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We’re known for Smarter Law: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve. 

We are also known for having a great culture that values people and that lives our purpose and values - our Hallmarks.

Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive - everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople

To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

Apply now

Are you ready to make the smarter choice? Let’s connect. Click apply to submit your application.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Jaimie Monahan, Talent Acquisition Senior Advisor on Jaimie.Monahan@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.

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