Are you passionate about advocating for workers' rights and ensuring fair employment practices? We're seeking an Employment & Industrial Lawyer to join our legal team in Perth, Western Australia.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Employment & Industrial Lawyer, you will advocate for trade unions and their members. Your responsibilities will include providing high-quality legal advice on employment laws, industrial relations, workplace regulations, trade union governance, and human rights law in an employment context. You'll represent clients in negotiations, alternate dispute resolution, and litigation, striving to secure favourable outcomes and uphold workers' rights. The role includes advocacy work before the WAIRC, the FWC, the Industrial Magistrates Court, and the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 2).

Please note, this role is an office-based role working as part of a small team (3-4 people).

REQUIREMENTS

• Admitted as a lawyer in Western Australia (or has completed PLT and is close to admission) with proven interest in state and federal employment laws.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a small team.
• Experience in representing trade unions, members, or employees in employment and industrial cases is preferrable.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy abilities.
• Commitment to social justice, fairness, and the well-being of workers.
• Entitled to work in Australia (either as a resident or citizen).
• Clear criminal record check.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Friendly hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday).
• Coffee and tea supplied.
• Own office (no open plan).
• Law Society of WA membership.