Lawyer - Employment Relations and Safety

Good people. Good work. Great opportunities.

McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with high-calibre national and international clients. We approach each day with dedication and professionalism to give our clients the best options and recommendations.

We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed, through extensive training, career development, and working directly with our clients. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.

Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra, McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.

The Team 

The Brisbane Employment Relations and Safety (ERS) team is renowned for our significant expertise in workplace relations, employment disputes and strategic planning, delivering front-end workplace relations advice, and successfully minimising or resolving employee claims. The team is comprised of ten lawyers who each work with all partners.  In supporting our clients, we also work closely with the Sydney ERS team, which is a similar size.

Our diverse client base ranges from multinational corporations to local small to medium sized businesses, as well as government departments and agencies. We get to know our clients’ business and understand their industry so that our advice is tailored, commercial, and practical.

The Role

McCullough Robertson’s ERS practice is experiencing an exciting phase of national growth, and we are looking for exceptional talent to join our expanding team in Brisbane. 

Working in this role, you will partner closely with both private and public sector clients on a wide range of employment and industrial relations matters. You will provide strategic advice and representation across all aspects of workplace and industrial relations law, assisting organisations navigate complex legislation and achieve strong, compliant outcomes.

You will form part of a team that is not only experienced but genuinely passionate about creating forward-thinking, practical solutions. This role offers a rare opportunity to work alongside respected leaders in the field, contribute to high-impact work, and help shape positive workplace cultures across diverse industries.

Experience

We are looking for a driven and talented lawyer with four to seven years of post-admission experience. 

As the successful candidate, you will have a strong track record supporting clients in front-end employment advice and document reviews, and back-end litigation in courts and tribunals. Ideally, you will bring experience working with government clients (federal, state and/or local) as well as national-system employers. We will however welcome applications from lawyers experienced in either the federal or state industrial relations frameworks.

Additionally, you will possess the following key attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• A proactive, outcomes-focused approach to client service;
• Confidence in building meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues;
• The ability to juggle competing matters with efficiency and professionalism;
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently when needed; and
• A genuine passion for employment law and building a long-term career in this space

Benefits

At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results.

We offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Dedicated diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
• Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
• Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support;
• Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
• In-house barista and end-of-trip facilities.

Inclusion and Diversity 

We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where our employees want to come to work.

Our commitment is to create an accessible and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McR values.

An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity Law Firm of the Year.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button and submit your application online. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on 07 3914 8462 for a confidential discussion.

We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.