Turks are looking for a capable Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join our high performing and successful Employers Liability team in Sydney.
The successful candidate will work closely with our Partners, associates and clients.
By joining Turks, you will be rewarded with long-term career opportunities and development, in a friendly, approachable and supportive team-based environment.
Responsibilities
You will take responsibility and ownership over a range of tasks, including but not limited to:
- managing and advising on employment practice claims;
- providing clear, commercially focused legal advice on employment law issues;
- conducting effective legal research to support accurate and practical advice;
- supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, as required;
- engaging directly with clients and building strong professional relationships; and
- appearing in courts and tribunals, including preparing submissions and advocacy work.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will have:
- an academic qualification in law, and admission as a legal practitioner with a current NSW practising certificate;
- 5+ years' PQE with experience in employment law or related matters;
- demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex claims; and
- excellent analytical, drafting and communication (verbal and written) skills, with superior attention to detail.
In addition, you will:
- be an enthusiastic and personable lawyer who has a passion for client service;
- have the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment, as well as autonomously; and
- have a desire for personal development.
About us
Here at Turks, we focus on what we do best - delivering innovative and practical solutions to the legal and business hurdles which our clients face. Our client focused approach ensures we always deliver on our promises, building relationships based on trust and collaboration.
As a specialist, commercial firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle with a reach throughout the rest of Australia, you can be confident you are getting the development, support and hands on experience to grow and sustain your successful legal career. With 36 partners and over 250 staff operating across all jurisdictions in Australia, we offer a comprehensive service to a range of clients, including government agencies, banks, insurance companies and private employers.
Us Turksters pride ourselves on our passion for excellence, teamwork, integrity and leadership, which is embodied through our values that guide us in our day to day activities and product offerings. We are committed to diversity and a culture of inclusion, recognising our differences as a source of strength and imperative to our success. Our social and people-oriented environment aims to improve our people’s lives both in and outside of the workplace, which includes:
- ongoing training and development;
- team and firm wide social events;
- CSR activities, including volunteer days;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- competitive paid parental leave scheme and return to work benefits;
- employee achievement awards;
- discounted gym and health insurance memberships;
- plus many more!
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