Clayton Utz continues to expand its employment law capability with the appointment of Melissa Elliot as a senior associate.

Elliot, who was snapped up by Clutz from Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has more than 10 years' experience in employment law, providing advice and representation to both government and private sector clients on a range of employment and industrial issues.

Clutz has been actively recruiting in its workplace relations sphere, with Elliot one of several senior lateral hires the firm has made in the last few months.