Our Melbourne Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety team is hiring and we are seeking a Senior Associate (5-7 PQE) to join our growing practice.
About Us
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 6 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
Due to growth of our Melbourne Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety team, we are seeking a dedicated and talented Senior Associate (5-7 years' PQE) to join on a full-time basis. In this role, you will work on the full breadth of employment and industrial relations matters.
You will be responsible for the following:
- Advise on employment contracts, policies, performance management and terminations
- Act in disputes before the Fair Work Commission, Federal Court and state tribunals
- Assist with enterprise bargaining, industrial strategy and union engagement
- Support WHS investigations, incident response and regulatory matters
- Work closely with senior lawyers who are recognised leaders in the field
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
- Actively participate in business development and marketing initiatives
The team have a long standing and fantastic employer client base. You will be exposed to high level and challenging work which will pave the way for clear progression. The team is happy, inclusive, collaborative, and cohesive in nature and respects work/life balance. You will be provided with excellent mentoring by those in the direct team.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Between 5-7 years’ PQE in a reputable employment law practice. Relevant in-house experience may also be considered
- Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
- A proactive mindset and ability to manage competing deadlines
- Curiosity, commerciality and a commitment to client service
- A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from experienced mentors
- Experience in or a genuine interest in supervising junior practitioners
What We Offer
We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
- Flexible working;
- Dress for your day;
- Discounted health insurance;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
- Competitive referral bonus; and
- Other amazing perks!
All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.
