About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 10 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

A great career opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lawyer to join our Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety team in Melbourne. You will work in a team of quality Partners and lawyers, working on a range of matters. This is an opportunity to move into a growing firm and work on high-end and often complex issues. The team have a long standing and fantastic employer client base.

Who We Are Looking For

You will have minimum 3+ years PAE and possess Employment Law or Industrial Relations experience, strong commercial acumen and the ability to offer excellent client service. You will have experience providing technical legal advice and solutions for an employer client base.  As an experienced practitioner, you will be expected to be able to provide commercially astute solutions to our clients. Ideally you will have worked at a top-tier or mid-tier firm previously. You will be provided with excellent mentoring and teamwork by those in the direct team. You will also be part of regular meetings of the large, national WRES group, and also structured meetings of all WRES lawyers at sub-partner level, who provide each other with career and educational support.

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Flexible working:
• Dress for your day:
• Discounted health insurance:
• Employee Assistance Program:
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia:
• Study and exam leave:
• Competitive referral bonus: and
• Other amazing perks!

Apply

All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.

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