Work with us as an Employment Lawyer
We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team of Employment Lawyers. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years post-qualification experience from a reputable firm and/or in-house legal team.
About the Role
* Advising clients on workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, and effective workforce management strategies tailored to the public sector industrial relations framework;
* Representing clients within various tribunals and advocating for their interests;
* Managing complex employment matters including applications for reinstatement, general protections, discrimination, industrial disputes, and appeals;
* Conducting or managing internal investigations into allegations involving misconduct, corruption, and code of conduct breaches;
* Preparing show cause letters and decisions in discipline matters, and responses for employee grievances;
* Developing and delivering training sessions to clients and industry events on essential areas such as bullying, sexual harassment, and workplace health and safety;
* Providing expert advice to client executive teams, HR departments, and legal teams on performance management, dismissal processes, ill and injured employees, industrial instrument interpretation, liability for unpaid wages and entitlements, and other industrial relations matters.
Requirements
* A strong background in representing State government and local government clients is highly regarded;
* Flexible working arrangements are available across the organization, and this team offers one day remote work per week;
* The successful candidate can expect a highly competitive salary package, plus eligibility for a bonus component.