Overview
Associate – Employment, IR and Safety Jobs in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia at Hart & Co Lawyers
Title: Associate – Employment, IR and Safety
Company: Hart & Co Lawyers
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Associate – Employment, IR and Safety
The Opportunity
We are excited to share that we are looking for a talented Associate (minimum 4 years PQE in employment law) to join our high performing team and work with our blue chip clients. Our boutique firm exclusively provides employment law services to businesses.
What you’ll do
The team provides employment law advice on workforce strategy, advice and representation in relation to employment and industrial relations disputes (including general protections, unfair dismissals, bullying disputes), employment aspects of M&A and projects transactions, advice on compliance (including in relation to employment, anti-discrimination, safety and payroll issues), interface with industrial and safety regulators, including investigations and prosecutions, and all types of Fair Work Commission and Court proceedings.
You will be responsible for running matters whilst working in a supportive and collaborative environment. You will also play an important role in developing further business opportunities with existing and new clients. It's an exciting opportunity to continue to develop your experience and be a part of a high-performing team.
What you’ll bring
- Experience as an Associate delivering advice on a range of employment law and industrial relations matters from a mid or top tier firm.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong skills and experience in providing strategic advice on workforce strategy, safety, regulatory and compliance advice and all types of Fair Work Commission and Court proceedings (advocacy skills are desirable but not essential), employment aspects of M&A transactions. Ideally you would also have experience with enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes and industrial action.
- Expertise in the Australian employer-side landscape.
- Self-motivation and an ability to thrive in a remote environment. Excellent communication skills are therefore critical.
What you can expect from us
We offer the best of both worlds: the premium workflow and clients of a large firm with the agility and autonomy of a boutique. Many of our clients are household names and the work is divers.
- Location: 100% Remote. Whilst our office is in Melbourne, you can be based anywhere in Australia.
- Mid-Tier Salary: We offer competitive remuneration on par with mid-tier firm salaries.
- True Flexibility: We trust our team. You manage your desk and your day.
- Direct Impact: You aren't a cog in a machine; you are a vital part of a three-person powerhouse team and will have carriage of matters and manage client relationships.
- Client Connection: We focus on maintaining strong relationships with our clients, many of whom we have worked with for years.
Other details
- Commitment: Minimum 4 days per week (full-time preferred).
- Travel: Occasional travel for in-person meetings, presentations or hearings as required.
How to apply
Please email your CV and resume to Roxanne Hart at [email protected].
Applications close 15 May 2026.
