Associate

Who are we?

Gilchrist Connell is a dynamic and forward-thinking national law firm with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

At Gilchrist Connell, we believe that exceptional work and a fulfilling personal life go hand in hand.

For the fifth consecutive year, we've been recognised as an Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice, and we're proud to be certified as a Family Friendly Workplace and Great Place to Work. We are a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, and in 2025 we were recognised in the Best Law Firms list by Best Lawyers.

Are you looking to advance your career in a dynamic and inclusive environment? At Gilchrist Connell, we champion transparency, flexible working practices, and top-tier employee support programs. Here, your professional growth is nurtured, and your personal well-being is a priority. Join a team that values your contributions, fosters innovation, and strives for excellence. Be part of a vibrant culture where your career can truly thrive.

What do we offer you?

Gilchrist Connell offers a wide range of benefits including:

• A culture built by real people committed to each other and their clients’ success! Our firm has a collegiate buzz and is growing in response to client demand.
• Access to an experienced team of lawyers at different levels who are dedicated to helping you learn and grow in your role and to provide support while you do so
• Flexibility to manage your time. Be efficient, get your work done, and go enjoy your personal life.
• Responsibility for and meaning in your work.
• A truly diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people can flourish and fulfil their highest potential, for the benefit of our people, the firm, and our clients.
• Community mindset. We recognise our role as a corporate citizen and invest in a standalone pro bono practice and community response.
• Access to professional development opportunities with leading external providers.
• A competitive salary with discretionary incentives linked to firm performance.
• Group Salary Continuance (GSC) at the firm’s cost.
• Market leading family friendly policies entitlements over and above government entitlements.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support services through our EAP Provider and Osara Health which is available to you and your family.
• Access to corporate discounts for over 400 retailers.

Why the role?

As a growing firm, we are looking for talented and ambitious professionals to join our team. With a dynamic and collaborative workplace culture, our firm offers excellent career opportunities and a supportive environment for professional development. Currently we are seeking a 3+ PAE Workplace Relations and Safety Lawyer or Associate to support our Workplace Relations and Safety team, primarily supporting our Sydney Principals.

This role could be a career-defining opportunity for a workplace law enthusiast to take your career to new heights in a supportive environment, working on diverse and challenging matters. This role offers genuine opportunities for direct client contact, court and tribunal appearance work, conducting conciliations and mediations as well as front end advisory work.

Who are you?

• Around 3+ years post admission lawyer;
• Experienced in workplace relations and safety law;
• You have confidence, initiative and ambition to pursue a career in workplace relations and safety;
• Self-motivated and able to work at to timeframes;
• Ability to manage client expectations and run matters autonomously;
• Practical and client focused in solving problems;
• Previous exposure to business development with a natural ability to cultivate quality relationships with our industry leading clients;
• A team player who can collaborate on work;
• Prepared to work with both local and interstate principals, as required;
• Be able to demonstrate a “plain English” writing style and have excellent written and oral communications skills

Contact

Candidates can request reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process. If you need any specific adjustment, please contact our People team so we can work together to support you.

We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+, persons with disabilities, as well as individuals of all ages, and cultures. We're a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career and want to work for a firm that values high performance, innovation, growth, whilst having fun along the way, we would love to hear from you! Please talk to our Talent Acquisition Partner, Rachel Gerreyn on 0467 486 867 about joining Gilchrist Connell. Alternatively, hit the apply button to submit your CV and cover letter.

A quick note to agencies – we do not need support with this role at present. Thank you.