Workplace Health & Safety Lawyer

The Opportunity

We have a rare opportunity for an experienced and ambitious lawyer to join our growing Workplace Health & Safety team in Sydney.

Our team are genuine safety law specialists, and this is a dedicated safety and coronial law role, sitting separately from our Employment & Incentives team

As an Associate, you will be doing front end and back end WHS work, including:

• Responding to incidents, including providing advice on improvement, prohibition, and infringement notices
• Preparing for and appearing in court for WHS prosecutions and Coronial Inquests
• Advising on safety governance and best practise, including officer duties

Candidate Profile

At Pinsent Masons we do things a bit differently and look for high performers who are not afraid to try new things and question the status quo. 

You will need to be an Australian-qualified lawyer, with 2-5 years post-qualification experience, ideally gained in private practice, along with the following skills and attributes:

• Demonstrated experience working in workplace health & safety law
• Strong organisational skills, the with ability to assimilate information quickly and handle multiple priorities within tight timeframes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collegiate and collaborative
• Be commercial aware and enthusiastic about business development
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced high-performing team
• Bring energy and enthusiasm to the role! 

About Pinsent Masons

Pinsent Masons is one of the world’s leading law firms, with a rapidly growing presence in Australia built on a reputation for outstanding work for clients and genuine care for its people.

In Australia, we are rapidly growing with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. We are well connected into our global network, which results in rewarding work and unique career opportunities.

Most importantly, we are a purpose and people led law firm. 

Our purpose is to make business work better for people. That means constantly questioning how the world works and then being bold with our responses.

Our people are what drive this purpose. We want lawyers who bring their own unique experience to the firm, are constantly curious, and who meaningfully connect with their colleagues and clients. In return, we provide an environment where our lawyers can drive their development, work flexibly and learn fast.

What will we offer you?

• We have a global reach and a local feel. With 30 offices and 2000 lawyers operating across Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, you'll be exposed to domestic, international and multi-jurisdictional high-profile work, yet be in an office where everyone knows your name.
• We do things a bit differently. Legal services are at the core of our business, however we have diversified into other areas providing complimentary services to clients through offerings like Vario flexible services.
• We like to be flexible. Our firm is professional and allows you to bring our whole self to work. Dress for your day and in your own style and participate in practices that support your wellbeing, mental wellness and work/life balance so that everyone can thrive at work and at home.
• We're lots of fun and very inclusive. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to participate in, and even run, social activities, diversity and inclusion networks, and charitable initiatives.

Diversity and Inclusion 

At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/ long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate. 

Contact Details

If you're interested in learning more or discussing this opportunity in further detail, please contact Talent Acquisition Manager Ellie Rosenberg [email protected]. 

This role is being exclusively managed by the Pinsent Masons Talent Acquisition team.

Please note we only accept CVs that are logged on the Recruitment portal.