Associate, Employment & Workplace Relations (Sydney)

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast-growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 180 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged.

Our Employment & Workplace Relations team

Lead by Joe Murphy, our dedicated Sydney Employment team is experienced in dealing with a broad range of workplace and industrial relations matters for organisations of all descriptions - from small business to large multinational corporations and listed companies and a number of large associations in the not‑for‑profit sector.  We have a comprehensive knowledge of the legislation and provide timely advice across the full range of employment related issues.  We establish trust and support our clients in resolving issues and managing future risk.  We also frequently deal with sensitive employment and workplace situations.  An acute sensitivity to the dynamics of the employer/employee relationship underpins our approach.

We are seeking applications from lawyers with 2+ years PAE with strong technical expertise employment law and or work health & safety law.

What will we offer you?

Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We’re focused on developing our people’s careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.

Apply

To apply in confidence, please send your CV, covering letter and academic transcripts to Karine McAuliffe, Head of People & Talent at careers@cowellclarke.com.au