Job Description
Labour, Employment & Workplace Safety | Brisbane Metropolitan
Closing date: 15/11/2026
DISCOVER more opportunities to DEVELOP your talents and THRIVE in a dynamic legal landscape.
About the role
K&L Gates’ Labour, Employment & Workplace Safety group provides advice and representation to employers about all aspects of the employment relationship. The team is recognised as leaders in employment, industrial relations and workplace safety law.
Our clients span a broad range of industries including entertainment, medical, construction, water, manufacturing, agricultural, petroleum, gas and mining. The team works hard but celebrates and recognises success and each person's individual contribution. The Partners of the team have been recognised by Doyle's Guide as recommended Leading Workplace Health & Safety Lawyers in Queensland.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Lawyer to join our Labour, Employment & Workplace Safety practice. You will be working on both advice, transactional and litigation matters across the scope of employment and safety matters.
What does the role involve?
Representing employers in employment-related disputes such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, and general protection claims;
Advising and representing employers in significant and often high-profile work health and safety investigations and prosecutions;
Responding to regulatory investigations and prosecutions;
Advising on novel and complex employment queries;
Advising on and conducting workplace investigations on issues such as bullying, discrimination and ****** harassment;
Negotiating, drafting and providing advice on employment related documents including, contracts of employment, executive employment arrangements, service agreements and workplace policies;
Advising on discipline and termination of employment;
Litigating matters in the State and Federal Courts, Tribunals and Commissions and utilising complaint handling and alternative dispute resolution techniques, such as mediation and conciliation;
Advising on strategic compliance to achieve desired client outcomes;
Providing employment law support on an array of commercial and transactional issues including mergers and acquisitions, share sale arrangements, corporate restructures, transfer of business and transfer of employment situations as well as non-compliance with legal and regulatory matters.
You will be working closely with the Partners of the team. The work is complex and challenging, and you will often be required to turn around tasks quickly. However, you will also be well supported and given opportunities to grow and further develop your skills.
About you
We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who in addition to possessing technical excellence and fantastic client service skills is able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.
To be successful in this role you will have 2 to 4 years post admission experience at a well-regarded firm in their employment and workplace safety team. You will have demonstrated experience in workplace safety matters from both a front end and litigious perspective.
You should be practical and proactive in your approach, possess strong problem solving skills and be willing to expand your skills. A high level of client service is expected, as are excellent organisation, written and oral communication skills.
The extras
K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.
Initiatives include:
Structured mentoring program
Professional development programs
26 weeks paid parental leave
Momentum Program for women and men who are taking a period of parental leave and wish to stay on career track
Social events - social club and sporting teams
Flexible working options
Salary continuance insurance
About Us
The firm’s Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience.
At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience.
Located across five continents, we represent a broad array of leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies. We also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well as litigation.
We are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, among others.
Do you like what you see?
Please apply via our Careers page at www.klgates.com
For more information please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at [email protected]
For more information about K&L Gates please see our website www.klgates.com
K&L Gates reserve the right to close advertising earlier at our discretion.
K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.
Stay safe when applying on-line and be aware of jobs and employment related scams via scamwatch.gov.au
Closing date: 15/11/2026
DISCOVER more opportunities to DEVELOP your talents and THRIVE in a dynamic legal landscape.
About the role
K&L Gates’ Labour, Employment & Workplace Safety group provides advice and representation to employers about all aspects of the employment relationship. The team is recognised as leaders in employment, industrial relations and workplace safety law.
Our clients span a broad range of industries including entertainment, medical, construction, water, manufacturing, agricultural, petroleum, gas and mining. The team works hard but celebrates and recognises success and each person's individual contribution. The Partners of the team have been recognised by Doyle's Guide as recommended Leading Workplace Health & Safety Lawyers in Queensland.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Lawyer to join our Labour, Employment & Workplace Safety practice. You will be working on both advice, transactional and litigation matters across the scope of employment and safety matters.
What does the role involve?
Representing employers in employment-related disputes such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, and general protection claims;
Advising and representing employers in significant and often high-profile work health and safety investigations and prosecutions;
Responding to regulatory investigations and prosecutions;
Advising on novel and complex employment queries;
Advising on and conducting workplace investigations on issues such as bullying, discrimination and ****** harassment;
Negotiating, drafting and providing advice on employment related documents including, contracts of employment, executive employment arrangements, service agreements and workplace policies;
Advising on discipline and termination of employment;
Litigating matters in the State and Federal Courts, Tribunals and Commissions and utilising complaint handling and alternative dispute resolution techniques, such as mediation and conciliation;
Advising on strategic compliance to achieve desired client outcomes;
Providing employment law support on an array of commercial and transactional issues including mergers and acquisitions, share sale arrangements, corporate restructures, transfer of business and transfer of employment situations as well as non-compliance with legal and regulatory matters.
You will be working closely with the Partners of the team. The work is complex and challenging, and you will often be required to turn around tasks quickly. However, you will also be well supported and given opportunities to grow and further develop your skills.
About you
We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who in addition to possessing technical excellence and fantastic client service skills is able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.
To be successful in this role you will have 2 to 4 years post admission experience at a well-regarded firm in their employment and workplace safety team. You will have demonstrated experience in workplace safety matters from both a front end and litigious perspective.
You should be practical and proactive in your approach, possess strong problem solving skills and be willing to expand your skills. A high level of client service is expected, as are excellent organisation, written and oral communication skills.
The extras
K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.
Initiatives include:
Structured mentoring program
Professional development programs
26 weeks paid parental leave
Momentum Program for women and men who are taking a period of parental leave and wish to stay on career track
Social events - social club and sporting teams
Flexible working options
Salary continuance insurance
About Us
The firm’s Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience.
At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience.
Located across five continents, we represent a broad array of leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies. We also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well as litigation.
We are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, among others.
Do you like what you see?
Please apply via our Careers page at www.klgates.com
For more information please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at [email protected]
For more information about K&L Gates please see our website www.klgates.com
K&L Gates reserve the right to close advertising earlier at our discretion.
K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.
Stay safe when applying on-line and be aware of jobs and employment related scams via scamwatch.gov.au
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lawyer | Labour| Employment Workplace Safety position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Brisbane offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
