About our client...
Our client is a nationally registered employer association located in the beautiful inner south-eastern suburbs. An opportunity now exists for a motivated Employment / IR Lawyer to join their small in-house legal team and provide crucial business support services to its members.
About this role...
Working alongside other employment lawyers, including the Head of Legal, you will provide quality legal advisory and advocacy services across all aspects of employment law.
As such, your primary responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):-
1. Advice to members (telephone and email) on wide range of employment law matters such as termination of employment, EEO, discrimination, WHS and award interpretation
2. Research and prepare draft submissions to Parliament and Regulators on a range of Federal and State Government issues
3. Contribute to Industrial Relations projects and initiatives
4. Participate in conciliation and/or mediation conferences
5. Manage litigated matters (e.g. before Fair Work Commission)
6. Write articles on relevant subject matter
7. Attend industry events
About you...
The ideal candidate will have:-
8. 3+ years post admission experience in employment law at a law firm, an industry association or other in-house role
9. Experience in Employment/IR Law
10. Interest in high level legislative matters
11. Excellent negotiation / influencing / drafting skills
12. Good communication and presentation skills
13. Ability to embrace opportunities for change and facilitate new ways of working
What's on offer...
In return our client offers a friendly and supportive work culture, attractive remuneration PLUS the advantages of working close to home, part time 3 days a week (one of these days from home if you wish!) AND free on-site parking. This is a rare gem indeed!
So let's talk...