15 May 2026
Key requirements
At least 4 years of post-admission experience or equivalent industry expertise Experience advising employers in regulatory or incident based matters, including representation in prosecutions Strong drafting skills, preferably gained in front-end corporate or similar work Solid experience in the employment-law space, with an emphasis upon acting for employers across the full spectrum of employment law disputes and in industrial matters
The role
The Workplace Relations and Employment team in Brisbane is seeking a passionate Senior Associate with at least 4 years of PQE and a background in safety law. This role focuses on advising and representing employers in safety matters, including prosecutions and regulatory dealings, and building trusted client relationships within the practice.
What you'll do
- Advise and represent employers in safety matters, including in prosecutions and dealings with regulators
- Act as a trusted first port of call for clients when workplace incidents occur
- Engage with established client base to provide effective, commercial advice and representation
What we're looking for
At least 4 years of post-admission experience or equivalent industry expertise
Experience advising employers in regulatory or incident based matters, including representation in prosecutions
Strong drafting skills, preferably gained in front-end corporate or similar work
Solid experience in the employment-law space, with an emphasis upon acting for employers across the full spectrum of employment law disputes and in industrial matters
Solid litigation experience across relevant jurisdictions
Strong client relationship skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients
Exposure to safety law and a genuine interest in developing this practice area
Particular expertise in mine safety work· nice to have
Benefits
Realistic billable targets for legal practitioners
Practitioner performance and new client incentives
A dedicated in-house business development team to build your external profile
Pathways to Partnership program for legal practitioners
State of the art offices at 360 Queen Street including end of trip facilities and a subsidised wellness centre
Subsidised on-site cafe
Access to paid parental leave (up to 20 weeks for eligible employees)
Paid fertility leave
Paid birthday leave
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