Associate Workplace

Location: Adelaide 

Contract Type: Permanent 

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history.  We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities.  That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration.  Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach.  Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.  

As a highly valued employee we will also provide you with a wide range of benefits. To view our benefits, please copy this link into your browser https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/Employee-Benefits-Brochure-2023.ashx

The team

Our national workplace team has a diverse and well-established client base, including employers in Australia across the public and private sector, State and Local Government, Health, Aged Care, Education, Resources, Agribusiness, Finance, Insurance and Tech.

A great opportunity currently exists for a Lawyer/Associate with some expertise in industrial relations, employment and/or work health and safety matters to join our busy Adelaide practice. You will work closely with Liz Viant, the national workplace partners and senior lawyers in the team.

What you need

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• have 1-5 years’ experience in employment, industrial relations, or work health and safety or a similar level of experience in high level commercial litigation with an interest in employment law;

• are personally well organised;

• have a strong client focus and demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers;

• work in a collaborative environment;

• are resilient and committed to excellence that matches our own; and

• take pride in their work and who they work for.

Why MinterEllison

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to apply

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected].