Job Description
As a Senior Legal Counsel in PwC’s Office of General Counsel – Conduct and Workplace Relations Team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering clear, pragmatic advice to internal clients on employee, partner and workplace matters. You will build trusted relationships across our businesses and corporate functions, contribute to all aspects of people matters at the firm, and enjoy plenty of opportunities to develop and grow your legal and leadership skills.
Why PwC?
At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.
Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.
What you’ll do:
Provide timely, trusted and commercial advice on employment, partner and workplace matters.
Lead and advise on complex conduct and workplace investigations.
Drive initiatives to improve the firm’s approach to people matters and ensure compliance with evolving employment law obligations.
Lead the firm’s response to employee and partner disputes, including by managing external legal counsel.
Build strong and trusted relationships with internal clients and governance bodies.
Collaborate with and support other corporate functions, including People & Culture, the Partnership Office and Risk and Compliance.
What we’re looking for:
Over 8 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law matters, preferably with a mix of both private practice and in-house experience.
Confidence in advising senior management with clear and concise advice (both written and verbal).
Excellent interpersonal and commercial skills, as well as an ability to build strong relationships.
Proven ability to identify and consider critical issues and articulate legal and reputational risks to support risk-based, commercial decisions.
Experience working within a formal governance framework to ensure consistency and appropriateness of decision making.
Experience with modern awards, whistleblower matters and regulator engagement.
What you’ll gain:
The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
Generous leave entitlements including four weeks’ annual leave and float public holidays to support your work-life balance.
A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.
Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Senior Legal Counsel and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.
We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.
No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.
Why PwC?
At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.
Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.
What you’ll do:
Provide timely, trusted and commercial advice on employment, partner and workplace matters.
Lead and advise on complex conduct and workplace investigations.
Drive initiatives to improve the firm’s approach to people matters and ensure compliance with evolving employment law obligations.
Lead the firm’s response to employee and partner disputes, including by managing external legal counsel.
Build strong and trusted relationships with internal clients and governance bodies.
Collaborate with and support other corporate functions, including People & Culture, the Partnership Office and Risk and Compliance.
What we’re looking for:
Over 8 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law matters, preferably with a mix of both private practice and in-house experience.
Confidence in advising senior management with clear and concise advice (both written and verbal).
Excellent interpersonal and commercial skills, as well as an ability to build strong relationships.
Proven ability to identify and consider critical issues and articulate legal and reputational risks to support risk-based, commercial decisions.
Experience working within a formal governance framework to ensure consistency and appropriateness of decision making.
Experience with modern awards, whistleblower matters and regulator engagement.
What you’ll gain:
The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
Generous leave entitlements including four weeks’ annual leave and float public holidays to support your work-life balance.
A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.
Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Senior Legal Counsel and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.
We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.
No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Legal Counsel | Senior Manager | Employment position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Sydney 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.
