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Your Trusted Employment Agreement Lawyer for Bulletproof Workplace Contracts

When workplace relationships depend on clear expectations and legal compliance, having an experienced employment agreement lawyer becomes your business’s strongest protection. We transform complex employment law into strategic contracts that safeguard your interests, ensure Fair Work Act compliance, and establish crystal-clear terms that prevent costly disputes before they arise.

How Sydney's Leading Employment Agreement Lawyer Saves You From $100K+ Mistakes

We draft employment agreements that address the realities of your workforce, not just the law. With deep expertise in the Fair Work Act, NES, and modern award compliance, we help employers stay ahead of 2020’s workplace reforms from safety obligations to remote work and platform-based roles. Our contracts are built to stand up in negotiations, audits, and disputes, not just look good on paper.

Key Protection Areas

Intellectual Property Security – Ensuring all employee-created IP remains with your business
Confidentiality Safeguards – Multi-layered NDAs that survive employment termination
Performance Frameworks – Clear KPIs and consequence management provisions
Termination Protocols – Lawful dismissal procedures that minimise unfair dismissal risks

Lazarus Legal's Proven Employment Law Excellence

With over 15 years’ experience in Australian workplace law, Lazarus Legal has helped more than 2,000 Sydney businesses avoid employment disputes and regulatory penalties. We’ve prevented over $12 million in potential litigation costs, with a 98% enforcement rate on contracts we draft. Our team has defended employers before the Fair Work Commission, structured executive severance deals worth millions, and built scalable employment frameworks for startups growing from 5 to 500 staff.

2,000+ businesses protected from employment claims

$12M+ saved in avoided litigation costs

98% contract enforcement success rate

Quick turnaround on urgent contract reviews

Protect your brand before someone else takes it.

Every agreement is drafted in-house. Shareholder agreements, SAFE notes, ESOPs, IP deeds, and service terms are all tailored to the actual deal.

What Founders Say

Ella Burgess

I highly recommend Mark and the team at Lazarus Legal. They assisted me with reviewing and negotiating a commercial lease. The entire process straightforward and stress-free. Thank you!

Tom Fleming

Approached Mark when we were starting our company. He was personable, provided great advice, hit our timelines and was really fair with his pricing. Highly recommend Lazarus Legal

How We Write Employment Contracts That Don’t Fall Apart

Tech, SaaS, and Venture-Backed Startups

We cover equity splits, IP ownership, and vesting logic, not just titles and salaries. Contracts are designed to accommodate remote teams, fractional roles, project-based work, and international hires from the outset.

Clinics, Practices, and Healthcare Operators

Your contract needs to align with AHPRA, indemnity cover, CPD obligations, and confidentiality, not just an award. We write for doctors, allied health, and mixed-model teams across public and private work.

Financial Services, Construction, and Blue-Collar Ops

We cover licensing exposure, tool provisions, safety obligations, and employee vs. contractor classification, the kinds of clauses that get tested when someone quits, claims, or escalates.

We Get Called in for More Than Employment

Work With an Employment Agreement Lawyer Who Knows What to Look For

Our employment agreement lawyers start with a fast audit of your current contracts and HR processes. Within 48 hours, we flag exposure points, legal gaps, and any terms that won’t hold up under pressure.

Betty Vu

Lazarus Legal recently assisted me with preparing my contract and I couldn’t be more pleased with their service. They were thorough, professional and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. Communication was prompt and they make sure every detail was handled with care. I highly recommend their services to anyone needing reliable legal support. 🙂

James Burnett

We used Lazarus Legal for a capital raise and some related corporate work, and they were excellent from start to finish. Straight-talking, responsive, and commercially minded — exactly what you want in a lawyer. They kept things moving, explained the options clearly, and made what could have been a drawn-out process quick and stress-free. Highly recommend.

David Elliott

We’ve worked with Lazarus Legal on several matters and couldn’t be happier with the professionalism, clarity, and strategic support they’ve provided throughout. Most notably, they guided us through a complex trademark application, offering expert insight and genuine commitment to getting the outcome we needed. Read more.

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Smart Answers to Your Employment Agreement Questions

Can an employment agreement lawyer help with contractor versus employee classifications?

Absolutely. Misclassifying employees as contractors can result in penalties up to $469,500 per breach for larger businesses as of 2025. We analyse the true nature of working relationships using the multi-factor test established by the Fair Work Commission, ensuring your classifications withstand scrutiny.

Classification Risk Factors We Assess:

Degree of control over work performance
Ability to delegate or subcontract work
Provision of tools and equipment
Commercial risks and opportunities for profit
Integration into the business structure

What happens if an employee refuses to sign an updated employment agreement?

Australian law requires mutual consent for contract variations since employers cannot unilaterally impose new terms. However, strategic options exist. We can structure variations as offers for new positions, implement changes through workplace policies where appropriate, or negotiate transition arrangements. For significant changes like relocations or role restructures, we ensure proper consultation processes that meet Fair Work requirements while protecting your business flexibility.

How do recent changes to superannuation affect employment agreements?

The superannuation guarantee rate increased to 12% on 1 July 2025, and from 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation at the same time as wages. Your employment agreements need updating to reflect these changes and avoid penalties. Your employment agreement lawyer ensures contracts clearly specify superannuation obligations, including for salary sacrifice arrangements and additional employer contributions, while maintaining compliance with the Superannuation Guarantee Administration Act.

Are digital platform workers covered by standard employment agreements?

The landscape for gig economy workers has shifted significantly. New provisions for ’employee-like workers’ on digital platforms came into effect in 2025, including protections against unfair deactivation. If your business engages platform workers, specialized agreements are essential to navigate these evolving regulations while maintaining operational flexibility. Our employment agreement lawyer team stays current with these rapidly evolving classifications.

What's the difference between modern awards and employment agreements?

Modern awards are legal documents made by the Fair Work Commission that outline minimum pay rates and conditions for entire industries. Employment agreements sit above awards, providing additional or enhanced terms specific to individual employees. Your employment agreement lawyer ensures contracts properly reference applicable awards while adding strategic protections beyond minimum standards. We regularly review the 122 modern awards to ensure your agreements maintain compliance as awards are updated.