Job Description:

MDC Legal is a specialist employment law firm, ranked as a Leading Employment Law Firm in Doyle’s Guide 2019. We are currently seeking a lawyer to join our busy team.

Why MDC Legal is a great place to work

Work with a motivated, experienced and well-respected team. Our team is recognised as a Leading Employment Law Firm in Doyle’s Guide 2019, and our Director and Special Counsel are also individually recognised.

Work directly with our diverse client base – including large and small employers in a range of industries, senior executives and employees – and gain a unique and holistic insight in to workplace relations issues.

Enjoy opportunities to undertake high level work, including providing strategic advice to Executives and Human Resources Professionals, local governments and regulatory authorities; drafting pleadings and other Court documents and running litigation.

Advise on State and Federal employment and industrial laws, common law claims and restraints of trade.

Mentor junior lawyers and enjoy opportunities to build your reputation via delivery of CPDs and development of the practice.

Enjoy high quality administrative support and a supportive, close-knit team environment.

Benefits of working at MDC Legal

• Supportive, friendly, focussed and well-resourced work environment.
• Attractive salary and benefits – including an additional week of special leave.
• Practice building and ownership, opportunities for promotion and leadership roles.
• Team and autonomous work, dealing directly with clients and counsel.
• Hands-on litigation and advocacy opportunities.
• Lifestyle benefits including flexible work arrangements and reasonable budgets/targets and work hours.

Applicants will have at least 3 years post-admission and experience in employment law. You will have demonstrated strong drafting and refined communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work well both individually and within a team.

If you would like to apply, please provide a cover letter addressing your interest in our firm and our area of practice, a resume highlighting your relevant experience, a current academic transcript and your referees to careers@mdclegal.com.au for consideration.