Practice Leader/Senior Lawyer | Employment | 4-7+ PQE

LegalVision is a market disruptor in the commercial legal services industry. Our innovative business model and custom-built technology allow our lawyers to provide a faster, better quality and more cost-effective client experience. LegalVision is a leader in delivering legal services in Australia and has assisted more than 150,000 businesses across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We were named a 5 Star Employer of Choice, one of Lawyers Weekly’s Top 25 Attraction Firms, and Law Firm of the Year at the Australasian Law Awards.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a 4-7+ PQE Senior Lawyer/Practice Leader to join our Employment practice. In this fast-paced role, you’ll be working across a broad range of employment law matters to help clients anticipate, manage and resolve legal issues. Our team services businesses of all sizes, from small and medium-sized businesses and startups to large enterprises. We focus on providing efficient, cost-effective and quality advice through our innovative subscription model.

The successful candidate will demonstrate technical capability in employment law, effective project management and client service skills, and a genuine interest in contributing to LegalVision’s growth. 

This is an opportunity to practice law differently - without the inflexibility, micromanagement and facetime of traditional law firms - whilst continuing to work on complex matters with engaged clients. As a Senior Lawyer/Practice Leader, you will also be responsible for supervising a growing team of talented corporate lawyers. As such, you will demonstrate a genuine interest in training and mentoring junior lawyers and supporting their growth in the firm.

Things you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing junior and graduate lawyers in their day to day work.
• Providing written and verbal advice on the full range of employment law matters, including in relation to modern awards and enterprise agreements.
• Reviewing, drafting and updating employment documents such as contracts of employment, deeds of release and policies.
• Supporting clients and advising on recruitment, onboarding, application of their internal policies and employee terminations.
• Managing employment litigation matters and other larger projects and briefing counsel where necessary. 

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced: At least 4-7+ years of employment law experience in a reputable law firm or employment focused in-house position. 
• Attentive: Brilliant attention to detail - nothing ever slips through the cracks.
• Efficient: Prioritises effectively, focuses on what matters and works productively.
• Commercial: Demonstrates business acumen and cares about business growth (including helping to grow LegalVision further).
• Collaborative: Gets a kick out of working with smart, fun and passionate people and learning from them.
• Adaptable: Grasps new concepts quickly, improves every day and goes with the flow.
• Service Orientated: Loves assisting clients and providing an amazing experience.
• Optimistic: Sees the best in situations, is solutions-focused and never gives up.

The Perks

• Fast-paced environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers.
• Talented and energetic teammates across the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
• Earn additional ‘LV Leave’ days, plus paid birthday leave, volunteering leave, and parental leave.
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development.
• Regular team socials, drinks and team lunches.
• Vibrant office environment in Surry Hills super close to Central Station, and flexible work-from-home options.

Apply Today!

If this role sounds like it could be a great next step, we’d love to hear from you. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once the role is filled, so apply early to avoid missing out.

A note to recruiters: we’re all over this role, so there’s no need for you to get in touch. LegalVision does not accept unsolicited CVs or responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. Thanks