Labour and Employment Lawyer

Overview

The organization is seeking expressions of interest from Australian-qualified lawyers with experience in labour and employment law. This role supports the delivery of practical, commercially focused advice on workplace matters, with collaboration across client organisations and stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment and workplace relations matters, including:
  • employee relations
  • performance management
  • disciplinary issues
  • workplace investigations
• Provide guidance on Australian employment laws, including:
  • Fair Work Act
  • National Employment Standards
  • modern awards
  • enterprise agreements
• Draft and review employment contracts, workplace policies, procedures, and other employment-related documents
• Advise on organisational change, restructures, and other people-related initiatives
• Identify workplace legal risks and recommend practical ways to address them
• Work with HR, People, and business teams, communicating advice clearly to stakeholders at all levels

Requirements

• At least 5 years of post qualification experience
• Sound understanding of Australian employment and workplace relations laws
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice
• Confidence drafting and reviewing employment-related documents
• Ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders and manage competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting organisational change, restructures, and other people-related initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace
• Access to professional development resources and learning and development programs
• Predominantly remote work, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence

Location

• Remote (with occasional on-site presence as required by some clients)

Additional Information

• The organization is an equal opportunity employer and recruitment/employment decisions are made without discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic under applicable law.
• The organization understands that some legal professionals may prefer the consultancy model and is open to discussing options for both consultants and employees.
• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request and consistent with applicable laws, to participate in each stage of the recruitment process.