Employment lawyers for senior employees and executives in Melbourne, Sydney, Australia-wide and expatriate
Executive Rights Employment Lawyers have expertise in providing employment law advice to middle to senior management employees in Sydney, Melbourne or any other Interstate or International location.
We have extensive experience and a track record in achieving excellent results for Australian executives and expatriates in their employment law matters.
Need an employment contract review?
The terms you bargain for when entering the employment relationship will significantly affect the terms you can expect to receive upon exiting that relationship. Contractual terms are “organic” i.e. inter-related and need to be understood in that light. We can advise on these issues.
For more information, see Negotiating an executive employment contract
Facing a redundancy?
Many senior employees labour under a misapprehension as to their redundancy rights. The value of those rights depends upon the “fine print” of the redundancy policy or employment contract provisions (assuming they exist). Your only entitlement to a severance payment may be based on Federal legislation. You should make no assumptions about the value of those rights. We can advise you as to your redundancy rights and how best to approach the negotiations to maximise the payout.
For more information, see Redundancy advice – are you entitled to a severance payment?
Need urgent advice on a deed of release?
You have only one chance to resolve those issues which will affect the rest of your career. You need to lock down not only the financial but also the reputational issues arising from your departure. We can advise on how to do that.
See article: Negotiating a deed of release
At Executive Rights Employment Lawyers, your case will be handled by a senior employment lawyer with extensive experience assisting Australian executives and expatriates with their employment law issues
Client privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance.
Executive and expatriate clients
Years of experience
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From our clients
I contacted Bruce through a referral for advice on a separation agreement with my employer. Bruce immediately provided me with the clarity and confidence I needed to head into initial discussions with my employer. His thorough review of the documentation and the advice he gave me protected my interests. He was responsive and available for further calls and amendments as negotiations proceeded. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to quickly reach a fair and final agreement with my employer. I would recommend his services to anyone working through employment transitions.
(Melbourne Executive May 2025)
I recently had the need to commission the services of Executive Rights, employment lawyers to assist me with a delicate matter. Bruce Planck was exceptional in the support he provided me, on a quite complex matter, at very short notice. His advice assisted me in gaining the outcome I was seeking with extra consideration and advice given to objectives that I had not considered. The scheduled rates were very reasonable and Bruce's communication with me was exceptional. In fact I would say above and beyond expectations.
(Queensland Executive April 2025)
I had just been made redundant suddenly from my job due to expressing a workplace right. I was shocked, angry and confused and desperately needing legal advice. I called multiple lawyers but none of them would even pick up the phone to discuss my situation with me. Bruce called me and we spoke at length about my claim and how he could help me. He was polite and professional and the legal advice he gave me was what I was looking for.
(Sydney Executive February 2025)
I just want to say how much I truly appreciated your assistance, both in the detailed advice you provided over the phone, and in your memorandum. Second to that, what made this entire process an absolute perfect one for me, was in terms of how the service was delivered. Quick to answer, quick to respond - clear, direct and honest.
(Melbourne Executive)
I have agreed, finalized and signed the contract today…. Thanks again for your time and effort as it's led me to a great outcome.
(NSW Executive)
Thank you for your support and advice in negotiating my exit from my company on my terms. You not only provided quick, clear and invaluable advice but reminded me of my worth at a time when it was easy to lose sight of that and empowered me to regain a sense of control over the process.
(Kim)
I deeply and sincerely want to thank-you for all your advice, support and understanding during this difficult time for me & my family and the great outcome you ensured I got from this awful employer for terminating my contract without cause. Your navigation was great, I enjoyed dealing with you.
(Melbourne Executive)
Thank you for your email and all your effort – I think you have been extraordinary…It was an absolute pleasure to have met you and I appreciate your support.
(Melbourne Executive)
My position with my employer was recently made redundant. Bruce Planck and his team at Executive Rights Lawyers helped me to negotiate a Deed of Release and financial settlement with my employer. Courteous and patient, their highly professional and competent advice enabled me to negotiate a very successful outcome. The advice and services they provided were first-class. I highly recommend them to anyone in a similar situation.
SD May 2022
Thanks for your time on Friday to walk me through the contract, and I appreciate the speed in which you turned this around.
(NSW Executive)
I really appreciate all your help over the past few months…Thanks as well for your efforts to keep the costs down.
(Melbourne Executive)
I recently engaged Executive Rights Employment Lawyers regarding an Employment Contract for a new role. Bruce Planck’s professionalism and knowledge of employment law issues for senior employees is outstanding. The turnaround was fast and their services competitively priced. Bruce’s sound advice on how to approach the company was also invaluable. Thoroughly recommend.
David (Melbourne Executive)
Thank you so much for all of your assistance through the matter. It was difficult and you made it easier for me to navigate.
(Sydney Executive)
Just a quick note to say thank you very much for the advice, it is extremely helpful and a very good read! …..It was good to get very professional advice and I think I can say that my "alarm bells" worked well in this instance.
(Qld Executive)
Just wanted to let you know the Board have agreed to all my terms (including payment of your bill!). We shall be getting everything that I asked for.
(Anonymous)
It gave me a good deal of satisfaction to know that (the Company) did not have the pleasure of terminating me and that Head Office will be solely responsible for providing a positive reference. Thank you so much for your help and advice. I do not think that I would have lasted this long or come out of it so well.
(Anonymous)
Bruce provided timely, insightful and actionable advice regarding my contract review, including identifying red flags, negotiations, and key inclusions. I would recommend Executive Rights to any Melb or Syd Executives seeking support regarding executive entitlements pre contract signing, as well as contract discussions or subsequent issues.
(Sydney Executive – May 2024)
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Please note that the Sydney office is a visiting office for the convenience of our Sydney clients.