Senior Associate - Workplace Relations
Location: Sydney
Contract Type: Permanent
MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.
We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.
At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.
We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)
Our Team
The Workplace practice group is a key strategic pillar of the firm and one of Australia's leading employment law practices. Our team comprises industry leaders and subject matter experts who bring deep knowledge and extensive experience across the full spectrum of workplace law, including employment, industrial relations, discrimination and work health and safety. We partner with major clients across the public and private sectors and remain at the forefront of emerging developments in technology, innovation and the evolving world of work.
We are client focused and leverage our understanding of each organisation's unique culture and objectives to deliver practical, commercial and actionable advice. Our solutions are efficient, innovative and cost effective.
As part of an exciting period of growth, we are seeking a Senior Associate to join our team.
Your Role
In this role, you will join a high performing team with talented and supportive professionals who will help you learn and challenge you to grow. This Senior Associate role will involve working across the full spectrum of employment law, industrial relations, discrimination and work health and safety matters.
You will be advising and representing employers about employment disputes, enterprise bargaining, regulatory compliance, workplace investigations and general employment advisory matters, in addition to conducting complex litigation and engaging with relevant WHS regulators.
Candidates with experience across a broad range of employment law matters are encouraged to apply. Experience in industrial relations and work health and safety would be highly regarded.
More About You
We welcome applications from candidates with:
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At least 5 years of experience practising in employment law, gained at a reputable Australian law firm;
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Experience in industrial relations, including enterprise agreement bargaining, and work health and safety matters would be an excellent addition;
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A client focused approach and the ability to build strong working relationships with clients, and colleagues
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Demonstrated experience in managing matters with minimal supervision and the ability to drive matters forward autonomously;
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The ability to effectively delegate to and mentor junior lawyers, graduate lawyers and paralegals in the group;
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An interest in and willingness to contribute to business development initiatives for the practice group;
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A positive attitude and a "can do" approach;
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Strong initiative and ability to work autonomously and efficiently.
How to apply
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.
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 all 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.
Sydney, AU