Sean is the Managing Director of Legal and Workplace at Source. Since joining Source as its first employment lawyer in 2013, Sean has been the driving force behind the development of the Workplace team and its four service lines: employment law, safety law, human resources and employee relations.
Sean has over 20 years’ experience as an employment lawyer. Renowned for his commercially astute advice and much appreciated down-to-earth style, Sean is a trusted advisor for many businesses navigating the complexities of the Australian employment law system.
Sean advises employers on all aspects of employment law. This includes executive employment, how to apply modern awards and enterprise agreements, workplace restructures and redundancies, employment issues in mergers and acquisitions, performance management, disciplinary issues, terminations, enforcing post-employment obligations and managing underpayment issues.
Sean guides employers through the enterprise bargaining process and provides strategic advice on agreement making. He also represents employers in unfair dismissal claims, general protections claims, bullying claims, discrimination claims and court-based litigation.
Sean publishes The In-House Employment Lawyer, a popular newsletter with legal insights, tips and updates to help employers successfully manage their workplace.
“I really enjoy helping businesses manage their people and create a great workplace experience. While the Australian employment law system is incredibly complex, I like to simplify it for employers and help them find practical and commercial solutions that work for everyone.”
Prior to joining Source, Sean spent a decade practicing in employment law and commercial litigation at international law firm Baker & McKenzie, servicing corporates in a wide range of industries including engineering, construction, mining, IT, and consulting.
Expertise
Sean has experience in all aspects of employment law, with a focus on:
- Executive employment
- Application of awards and enterprise agreements
- Independent contracting
- Workplace restructures and redundancies
- Employment issues in mergers and acquisitions
- Managing underpayment issues
- Enterprise bargaining and industrial action
- Performance management, disciplinary issues and terminations
- Enforcing post-employment obligations
- Fair Work claims, discrimination claims and employment litigation
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) – ANU
- Bachelor of Economics – ANU
- Qualified to practice in Australia and New Zealand
Get to know Sean
Sean is the father of two young boys, loves outdoor adventure and is a student of philosophy, religion and consciousness. He’ll also challenge you to a game of chess if you’re up for it.
