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LegalVision is a commercial law firm offering fixed-fee legal membership and unlimited legal support to businesses of all sizes. The firm operates across Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand, and is recognized as a 5 Star Employer of Choice and Law Firm of the Year.
The Practice Leader - Employment role is a management and senior legal position within the firm's Employment team. You will oversee junior lawyers, providing meaningful coaching and development to direct reports while managing your own caseload. Responsibilities include advising employers on the full range of employment law matters (modern awards, enterprise agreements, contracts, policies), managing both contentious and non-contentious matters, handling employment litigation, and supporting clients through recruitment, onboarding, policy application, and terminations. You will also support the ongoing growth of the practice and work collaboratively with your team in a 'player-coach' capacity.
The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, technical excellence, and pragmatic legal advice. You will have direct client relationships, genuine autonomy, and the opportunity to shape your practice within a high-performing team. The firm positions itself as different from traditional law firms, offering flexibility and avoiding micromanagement and excessive face-time requirements.
The office is located in Surry Hills, close to Central Station, with flexible work-from-home options available. The firm offers additional leave days (LV Leave, paid birthday leave, volunteering leave, parental leave), an annual learning and development budget, regular team events, and a vibrant office environment.
Requirements:
- Admitted to practise on an unrestricted basis in Australia
- Minimum 8 years' post-qualification experience (8+ PQE)
- Direct experience managing and developing junior lawyers
- Broad experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including employment contracts, policies, handbooks, employee relations, disciplinary and grievance processes, terminations, restructures, and redundancies
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build trust and credibility with clients and stakeholders
- Solutions-oriented mindset with strong business acumen and ability to provide pragmatic legal advice
