The Role

This is an outstanding opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our highly motivated and energetic workplace & employment team. 

Our workplace & employment team is a collaborative, hardworking and fun team that is looking for a senior lawyer to join them. This role provides the opportunity to experience and be involved in complex and diverse matters in all Australia jurisdictions.  You will be involved in the day-to-day delivery of high-quality legal services. All whilst being supported and encouraged by knowledgeable and professional colleagues, who are nationally recognised leaders in this area of law, and who care about your growth and development as a lawyer.

About You

With an expanding practice, the Workplace team is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly organised Associate or Senior Associate to assist with a range of work including:

  • Employment law advice including compliance with obligations under Federal law, employment strategies, executive and general employment agreements, employment policies and procedures, discipline including termination of employment.
  • Employment claims including response to FWO investigations, defence of unfair dismissal applications, general protection applications and post-employment workers compensation claims.
  • Post-Employment advice including enforcement of post-employment obligations such as restraints of employment and protection of confidential information.
  • Safety including contractor agreements, policies and practices, managing workplace incidents (including fatalities), response to SafeWork SA investigations and defence of prosecutions under safety laws.
  • Workers compensation advice on behalf of employers with respect to their obligations arising under the Return to Work Act 2014 (SA).

About Us

At DW Fox Tucker Lawyers, we work as one team. 

We are one of Adelaide’s most highly regarded and successful law firms. We are professional, committed, and hardworking with a lively culture and a down to earth attitude. 

Our purpose is to listen to our clients and be responsive to their needs. All whilst being sociable. We place culture and communication at the heart of our operation and encourage meaningful interactions between our people. As DW Fox Tucker Lawyers, we continue to strive for change and innovate with times. 

Benefits of joining DW Fox Tucker Lawyers 

  • Opportunities for learning and development.
  • Regular social events and well-being initiatives, including free annual influenza vaccinations.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
  • Paid Parental Leave.

Apply Today

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter to:

Jane Webb, Human Resources Manager, DW Fox Tucker Lawyers - jane.webb@dwft.au