Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety Senior Associate

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate, 5-8 PAE, to join the Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety team of a top tier law firm in Brisbane CBD. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on all aspects of workplace relations & safety law including terminations/unfair dismissals, general protection & issues involving the Fair Work Commission, occupational health and safety and anti-discriminatory matters
• Handling workplace investigations & prosecutions by regulatory agencies.
• General compliance and regulatory matters across employment law as well as industrial and strategic advice
• Acting for employer clients in the public & private sector across a range of industry sectors including advising on all aspects of employment contracts (including restraint of trade) as well as drafting workplace policies.
• Litigation & representation in the (Federal and State) Tribunals.

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years PQE gained within a top tier law firm or in-house organisation 
• Experience gained on a variety of workplace relations issues
• Exposure to workplace health & safety litigation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – with a desire to learn and develop.
• Solid academics.
• Team player with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Commercial astute with high level of initiative and dedication.

In return you will receive:
 

• Market rate remuneration package;
• Access to clients who are international and ASX 200 listed as well as leading private sector and public sector companies; as well as
• Accelerated career development prospects.

 
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Camilla Overall on 029 195 2981/0421 171 391.