Job description

Employment - Legal Counsel
Leading Australian Company
Competitive salary package & benefits
Sydney

Client Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced employment lawyer to move in-house and join a leading Australian organisation. This role forms part of the high performing legal team reporting into the General Counsel - Corporate Legal. The role will involve assisting with providing tailored legal advice across ER and health and safety matters.

Key Responsibilities;

Providing high quality, strategic and commercially focused legal advice to your business partners (including the Employee Relations team)
Responsibility for relevant legal templates, including template employment contracts
Assisting with employment related litigation, including any Federal Court and Supreme Court matters
Monitoring legislative/regulatory changes and provision of legal advice which may impact operational business processes
Project managing all legal aspects of new projects and initiatives as directed from time to time
Continually contributing to the improvement of work systems, processes and planning systems within the legal team.

Key Requirements;

Ideally a minimum of 4 years PQE
Experience gained in a top-tier firm or blue chip corporate legal practice, including in employment and workplace health and safety laws
Outstanding communication and relationship building skills
Proven ability to manage competing deadlines
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Job Offer

This opportunity offers a diverse in-house role within a collegiate and high performing legal team.

To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Suzie Large +61 434 294 665.