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.
- Location
- Queensland
- Salary
- $150000 - $180000 per annum
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Ref
- BH-10798
- Posted
- 9 months ago