Special Counsel / Partner
Employment Law

Are you a passionate Special Counsel or Partner in Employment Law? Join an award winning Firm that prioritises your career growth and success.

Our client, a highly regarded and fast-growing litigation and advisory law firm based in Sydney, is seeking a seasoned Employment Lawyer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team during a significant growth phase and make a real impact on complex, high-profile matters across a broad range of industries.
 
This position is open to Special Counsel or Partner level who are looking to join a firm with an exceptional reputation for delivering outstanding client outcomes in the areas of employment, commercial, and defamation law.
 
About the Role:

As part of a close-knit, high-performing team, you will take the lead on a variety of employment law matters, including litigation, advisory work, and strategic projects. You’ll work closely with clients and senior leadership, manage your own matters with autonomy, and have the opportunity to mentor junior lawyers.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Client Management: Act as the key point of contact on your matters, providing strategic advice to clients across a range of industries.
• Autonomy & Practice Growth: Take ownership of your workload and contribute to practice development, including mentoring and leadership activities.
• Litigation & Advisory: Handle a broad spectrum of employment law matters including disputes, compliance, and workplace strategy.
• Team Collaboration: Work in partnership with colleagues and leadership on high-stakes, complex legal matters while providing mentorship and supervision of other staff.

What’s On Offer:

• Client Exposure & Autonomy: Early access to clients and the opportunity to run your own matters with independence.
• Supportive Environment: Join a friendly and collaborative culture that encourages innovation and values individual contributions.
• Mentoring & Career Growth: Ongoing investment in your professional development and access to structured mentoring.
• Clear Pathways for Advancement: Career progression based on merit and achievement – not time served.
• Highly Competitive Remuneration: Attractive salary package with performance-based incentives.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record of excellence in employment law and ideally a book of their own business.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys litigation.
• Can independently manage complex matters while remaining client-focused and solution-oriented.
• Enjoys direct client engagement and building trusted long-term relationships.
• Pays close attention to detail and is committed to delivering high-quality legal outcomes.
• Values collaboration and actively contributes to a positive team culture.
• Has an interest in mentoring junior team members and developing leadership capability.
• Possesses strong technical legal skills and a desire for continuous professional development.
• Ideally, candidates should be down-to-earth, personable, presentable, and have excellent communication skills.
• Ambition and a drive to build a long-term career with our client are equally important. This is an on-site position.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, call Erika on 0451-510-052 and forward an updated copy of your CV to erika@apollocareers.com.au

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