Employment Lawyer

Employment Lawyer (Industrial Relations) Industrial Relations Partner (Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane) Why is this a great role? This is a rare opportunity to step into a front‑line, hands‑on Industrial Relations role within a major national employer undergoing significant transformation. As an Industrial Relations Partner, you will join a high‑calibre, collaborative team that plays a pivotal role in shaping enterprise agreements, workforce strategy, and large‑scale industrial outcomes across a major national workforce. You’ll be at the negotiation table, influencing real change and delivering outcomes that directly shape the employee experience. The organisation is also particularly keen to meet with employment lawyers who are looking to build or deepen their Industrial Relations capability. If you have strong experience advising on awards, EA interpretation, disputes or workforce change and want a role where you can negotiate, influence and work directly with unions this is an outstanding opportunity. This organisation also offers competitive pay, excellent employee benefits and long‑term career development pathways. How will this role develop your career? You will work closely with an experienced Head of Industrial Relations and senior IR leaders who prioritise mentorship, development and practical exposure to national enterprise bargaining and industrial strategy. You’ll build deep skills and experience in : Leading full enterprise bargaining cycles from planning to negotiation, lodgement and implementation Managing union relationships and representing the business in negotiations Supporting matters before industrial bodies Designing practical, plain‑English solutions to complex industrial issues Partnering with People & Culture leaders to uplift IR capability at scale This role provides a genuine runway to progress or broader leadership roles across People & Culture or organisational strategy. What work will you do? Alongside the responsibilities described above, you will : Build strong, constructive relationships with unions and employee representatives Provide expert advice on industrial instruments, awards and employment legislation Support workforce change programs and risk mitigation work Represent the organisation in disputes or bargaining matters before industrial bodies Drive simplification of complex industrial provisions into practical, plain‑English outcomes Monitor industry trends and competitor agreements to inform negotiation strategy Partner with People & Culture teams to lift capability and ensure consistent industrial practice Who will be successful in this role? You will thrive if you have : Strong Industrial Relations or Workplace Relations experience or a background as an employment lawyer looking to move into a hands‑on IR role Demonstrated experience with enterprise agreements, award interpretation or industrial riskExperience engaging with unions, regulators or tribunals Strong influencing and relationship‑building skills The ability to balance compliance, risk and commercial outcomes Excellent drafting and simplification skills A collaborative, solutions‑focused working style Location Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane. Contact Please apply below or send your CV to arrange a confidential discussion. If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you’re interested in other roles, please get in contact. We have live roles across Sydney in both private practice and in‑house. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Legal Industries Retail and Consumer Services #J-18808-Ljbffr