Senior Associate - Workplace Relations

Location: Perth 

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 www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2024.ashx

The team

Our national workplace team has a diverse and well-established client base, including Australia’s largest resources companies, government (including most of WA’s government trading corporations and largest local governments), hospitals and health services, aged care, education (including most of WA’s universities), agribusiness, finance and technology companies. 

A great opportunity currently exists for an experienced Senior Associate to join our team. You will work closely with Craig Boyle, Kathy Reid and Briony Pole, as well as national partners and senior lawyers in the team. 

About you

We welcome applications from candidates with the following experience:

• expertise in employment, industrial relations, or work health and safety; 

• high level of experience in commercial litigation with an interest in workplace law; 

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

As an individual you:

• are self-starting and personally well organised; 

• thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment; 

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

• take pride in your work and who you 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 are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Danielle.Miller@minterellison.com.