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Legal & Governance Search/Recruitment Expert — Connecting Top Talent with Leading Corporates — Building High-Performing Teams & Elevating Careers —…
CKG Search has been exclusively engaged by a leading global consumer and retail organisation recognised for its agility, strong growth trajectory, and inclusive culture.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will be the primary employment law advisor for the Australian business. You will partner closely with HR and business leaders on a broad range of employee-related matters, playing a key role in enabling secure, fair and high-performing workplaces.
On Offer
- A broad, hands‑on advisory remit across policy, compliance, and the full employee lifecycle.
- Exposure to union engagement, enterprise bargaining, and workplace regulators.
- A genuine pathway for internal progression within a high‑growth global group.
- A collaborative, values‑led culture that champions integrity, learning, and shared success.
- Hybrid working (3:2), half‑day summer Fridays, staff discounts, and performance incentives.
Responsibilities
- Provide clear, commercially focused advice on employment law, employee relations and workplace issues.
- Partner with HR and business leaders on investigations, performance, safety and conduct matters.
- Manage external counsel and represent the business in interactions with workplace regulators.
- Support enterprise bargaining and broader industrial relations initiatives.
- Deliver training and promote risk awareness across the associate lifecycle.
Requirements
- Law degree (or equivalent) with an Australian Practising Certificate (or eligibility).
- Significant post‑qualification experience (as a guide, 5+ years) in employment and labour law.
- Demonstrated experience in workplace investigations, Fair Work matters and employee relations.
- Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and pragmatically to non‑legal stakeholders.
- Comfortable managing day‑to‑day ER issues while also supporting senior leaders on strategic workforce initiatives.
Additional Information
This role is ideal for an employment lawyer with strong advisory experience looking to step into a visible, impactful in‑house position within a growing global retail organisation. It offers the opportunity to influence people practices and shape employment strategy in a fast‑paced, customer‑led environment.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Phillip Hunter :
At CKG Search, we specialise in legal and governance recruitment, taking a consultative approach and leveraging deep expertise and extensive networks to connect talent with opportunity, shape careers, and strengthen organisations.
To connect with our team, explore opportunities, or access market insights and tailored salary advice, visit ckgsearch.com or call +61.
⚠️ Only candidates who meet the core requirements or demonstrate closely aligned, equivalent experience will be contacted.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, Legal Services
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