Practice Leader Employment 7+ PQE

LegalVision is a commercial law firm built for high-performing teams who want to work differently. Through our fixed-fee legal membership, we provide unlimited legal support to SMEs and in-house teams.

Our team uses custom-built technology to deliver fast, high-quality legal support with predictable pricing for clients and rewarding careers for those who work here. With operations across Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, LegalVision offers clear progression, exposure to complex work at scale, and the opportunity to be part of an innovative law firm recognised as a 5 Star Employer of Choice, a Top 25 Attraction Firm, and Law Firm of the Year.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a 7+ PQE lawyer to join our Employment team as a Practice Leader. In this fast-paced role, you’ll be working across a broad range of employment law matters to help clients anticipate, manage and resolve legal issues. Our team services businesses of all sizes, from small and medium-sized businesses and startups to large enterprises. We focus on providing efficient, cost-effective and quality advice through our innovative subscription model.

The successful candidate will demonstrate technical capability in employment law, effective project management and client service skills, and a genuine interest in contributing to LegalVision’s growth. 

This is an opportunity to practice law differently - without the inflexibility, micromanagement and facetime of traditional law firms - whilst continuing to work on complex matters with engaged clients. As a Practice Leader, you will also be responsible for supervising a growing team of talented corporate lawyers. As such, you will demonstrate a genuine interest in training and mentoring junior lawyers and supporting their growth in the firm.

Things you’ll be doing:

• Providing written and verbal advice to employers on the full range of employment law matters, including in relation to modern awards and enterprise agreements.
• Reviewing, drafting and updating employment documents such as contracts of employment, deeds of release and policies.
• Supporting clients and advising on recruitment, onboarding, application of their internal policies and employee terminations.
• Managing employment litigation matters and other larger projects and briefing counsel where necessary. 
• Overseeing juniors in their day to day work and providing meaningful coaching and development to your direct reports.

The Ideal Candidate

• At least 7+ years of employment law experience in a reputable law firm or employment focused in-house position. 
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with clients and stakeholders.
• A solutions-oriented mindset, strong business acumen, and the ability to provide pragmatic legal advice
• A collaborative team builder and player who leads by example and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Additional experience directly managing or supervising junior lawyers will be highly valued.

The Perks

• Gain exposure to a diverse range of clients and legal matters, and develop close relationships with your clients.
• Build strong people management and supervision skills.
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy and working within an incredible team, all while building a practice and supercharging your career.
• Meaningfully contribute to the growth and direction of LegalVision.
• Earn additional ‘LV Leave’ days, plus paid birthday leave, volunteering leave, and parental leave.
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development.
• Regular team socials, drinks and team lunches.
• Vibrant office environment in Surry Hills super close to Central Station, and flexible work-from-home options.

Apply Today!

If this role sounds like it could be a great next step, we’d love to hear from you. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once the role is filled, so apply early to avoid missing out.

A note to recruiters: we’re all over this role, so there’s no need for you to get in touch. LegalVision does not accept unsolicited CVs or responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. Thanks!