6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Lawyers On Demand Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner at Lawyers on DemandLOD(Lawyers On Demand) is one of the largest and fastest growing global legal services businesses, and as a 'new law' pioneer, we continue to lead the market we created. We're a global business with offices around the world that focus on providing end-to-end solutions for our clients' legal needs, by connecting them with our team of exceptional legal professionals. We provide secondment opportunities, legal advisory services, and legal operations & tech solutions. Together, we find new ways to supercharge the value that legal professionals and in-house legal teams deliver. With LOD, you get all the best bits of being a lawyer - interesting work with some of the world's most exciting organisations, plus the flexibility and freedom to live your life how you want. Who are we looking for? We are seeking a highly experienced senior employment lawyer to support a leading Melbourne based University on a wide range of employment and industrial relations matters. This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic legal advice in a dynamic and complex workplace environment, working closely with senior stakeholders across both academic and professional streams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law, with proven experience advising on enterprise bargaining, workplace investigations, performance and misconduct matters, and compliance with the Fair Work framework. You'll be confident in delivering clear, risk-aware legal guidance to internal stakeholders, often in high-stakes or time-sensitive situations. Key Requirements: 8+ years' PQE with a focus on employment and industrial relations law Strong understanding of the Fair Work Act, enterprise agreements, and public sector employment frameworks Experience handling complex employee relations matters, including disputes, grievances, and investigations Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice Victoria-based and available to work in a hybrid capacity as required Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Contract Job functionJob function Legal Industries Legal Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lawyers On Demand by 2x Get notified about new Legal Counsel jobs inMelbourne, Victoria, Australia. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days ago Legal Counsel, Commercial Legal, Australia & New ZealandMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 11 hours ago Division Lawyer - Common Law Division (0.5FTE)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago In-House Counsel - Contracts and CommercialMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Notting Hill, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$185,000.00-A$195,000.00 3 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Ringwood, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago Legal Counsel & Senior Legal Counsel, Chief Counsel & IntegrityMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 12 hours ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days ago Footscray, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Deputy General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel (x2)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$250,000.00-A$280,000.00 2 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 months ago We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr