Senior Legal Counsel - Safety

• Senior Legal Counsel ( Employment)
• 2 Year FTC
• Sydney

 
 
A leading Australian organisation, is seeking an experienced lawyer to join their In-House legal team on an 2 year fixed-term contract. As part of this role, you would be responsible for the provision of high-quality legal advice relating to a variety of employment, workplace relations, and anti-discrimination matters. As the lead legal role for the employment law compliance program, this role would also require you to work closely with other teams within the organisation.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice, in alignment with the relevant law and organisations policies and procedures
• Advising the leadership team on changes in the employment law space, including changes in workplace legislation
• Providing safety legal services to other relevant business units
• Advising on wage-related matters, including wages compliance and the implementation of new payroll systems
• Conducting training in relation to employment law matters

Key Requirements:

• Ideally a minimum of 10 years PQE gained from a large corporate or reputable law firm
• Demonstrated background in employment law
• Superior drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and relationships building skills
• The ability to work with autonomy and collaboratively
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and provide a client-centric approach

 
In return, you will receive

• The potential for flexible or hybrid working
• A competitive remuneration package
• The opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive team of experienced lawyers

 
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Suzie Large on 0434 294 665.