Job Title: Employment and Industrial Relations Lawyer
We are seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join our People & Education (HR) team in Australia and New Zealand.
The Role You Could Play
As a key member of the Workplace Relations team, you will be responsible for leading and contributing to critical projects, balancing legal compliance with practical solutions that align with MECCA's strategic goals.
Every day will be different. Your tasks may include:
* Maintaining and bolstering our suite of employment contract templates and team member policies to ensure we're up-to-date with best practice and updates to the law.
* Designing and delivering dynamic, engaging training programs to ensure the HR team and managers are aligned with best practices.
* Providing advice covering diverse matters relating to employee and industrial relations.
* Balancing legal strategy with risk mitigation, strategic-focus, and practical implementation.
What You Will Bring
We are looking for a passionate employment and industrial relations lawyer, with deep subject-matter knowledge in the Australian landscape (bonus points for experience with New Zealand).
You will have:
* At least four years' experience in-house and/or in private practice in the employment and industrial relations fields.
* Demonstrated success in driving projects, managing change, and executing strategies.
* A Bachelor of Laws or a Juris Doctor and admission to practice as a solicitor.
Life At MECCA
Our team is guided by our MECCA values and motivated each and every day to be solutions focused, innovative, collaborative and adaptable. We also offer various benefits including professional development programs, health and well-being initiatives, and access to bonus and incentive programs.