• Legal
• Lawyer - Employment
• Brisbane
• Permanent / Full Time
• Expanding team and exciting growth opportunities
• Be part of a close-knit team with direct client contact
• Listed in the top ten 2024 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work (Professional Services)

ABOUT US

Gadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the future. We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of.

At Gadens, we:

• develop and inspire our people
• do the right thing and make an impact
• work with quality clients in our chosen markets
• solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together
• are a widely recognised and respected brand.

We are always on the lookout for strong performers to join our growing firm. To find out more please visit www.gadens.com

What we offer

• a friendly, down-to-earth, and supportive team environment.
• truly flexible work practices.
• progressive and market-leading Parental Leave support including:
• 30 weeks’ Paid Parental Leave
• superannuation contributions while on Parental Leave, for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days/week, regardless of your working days)
• an external coach to support our people through the various stages of the parental leave journey (Launch, Leave and Landing)
• a supported and staggered return
• budget relief for fee earners upon landing/return
• support and paid leave for Surrogacy and IVF treatment
• ongoing professional development opportunities.
• health and wellbeing initiatives.
• and much more!

At Gadens, we engage with all of our people to create a work environment that encourages and promotes inclusion and diversity, while instilling pride in the firm and our values of collaborate, authentic, responsible and excellent. Our values and culture assist us in creating a cohesive environment in which we are committed equally to professionalism and personal fulfilment. We strive to create a culture where the principles of sustainability and corporate social responsibility are embraced and lived by our people every day. This includes respecting and connecting with First Nations people and providing access to justice to those in need through our pro bono practice. This is what makes Gadens a great place to work.

You will be advising our clients on the full suite of employment matters including, but not limited to:

• general employment law including unfair dismissal, discrimination, bullying, employment contracts and termination of employment
• employment litigation, including industrial action and dispute resolution
• workplace health and safety
• workplace compliance and governance, including the development of policies and procedures and the delivery of training
• employee incentive schemes and executive remuneration

You will have direct access and the opportunity to work with all Partners in this market leading practice with a friendly and collegial culture.
As a Senior Associate, you will work directly with clients on the full suite of employment matters to continue to develop your employment advisory skills.
This role offers you the chance to work with exceptional mentors, engage with a diverse range of clients and work on a diverse range of matters.