Employment & Workplace Relations Lawyer (3-5 Years PAE+)
Franklin Athanasellis Cullen is a specialist workplace relations and employment law firm. We act nationally for employers across many industries, providing strategic advice and representation in all aspects of employment, industrial relations, discrimination, workplace health and safety, and workplace investigations. Our firm has more peer recognised “pre-eminent” and “leading” employment lawyers than any other firm in Queensland, reinforcing our position as a market leader in workplace relations and employment law.
We seek an experienced Employment & Workplace Relations Lawyer (3-5 Years PAE +) to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to build a long-term career in a respected specialist practice while working directly with experienced practitioners and a sophisticated employer client base.
About the role
You will work on a diverse range of employment and industrial relations matters, including:
- Unfair dismissal, general protections and discrimination claims
- Enterprise bargaining and industrial relations strategy
- Restraint of trade and post-employment disputes
- Advising employers on compliance obligations and workforce management issues
- Advocacy before the Fair Work Commission and other relevant tribunals
- Workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
- Workplace health and safety advice and regulatory matters
- Employment contracts, executive agreements and workplace policies
- Client relationship management and business development activities
You will have genuine client contact, responsibility for running files, and the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of the practice.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A minimum of 3 years' post-admission experience in employment, industrial relations, workplace health and safety, or a related practice area
- Strong technical legal skills and commercial judgment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing matters with an appropriate level of autonomy
- Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy capabilities
- Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail
- A collaborative and professional approach to client service
- A current Queensland practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one)
Candidates with established employment law experience at top tier and national firms are strongly encouraged to apply.
What we offer
- Genuine career development opportunities
- Direct access to industry leading practitioners
- High-quality work for a sophisticated employer client base
- Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
- A supportive and collegiate team environment
- A modern Eagle Street office environment
About Franklin Athanasellis Cullen
FAC Lawyers is a boutique law firm dedicated to workplace relations and employment law. We are known for delivering practical, commercially focused advice and building long-term relationships with our clients. Our team values professionalism, collaboration, responsiveness and exceptional client service.
How to apply
Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please forward your:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae; and
- Academic transcript (if admitted within the last five years)
To rae@faclaw.com.au. Applications close 31 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.