Senior Lawyer, Labour and Workplace Relations Law Join the University of Sydney as a Senior Lawyer in the Office of General Counsel.
This full-time continuing role requires a solicitor to provide expert advice in employment, workplace relations and WHS law, and to represent University clients.
Responsibilities Provide strategic, timely, commercially-focused legal advice to the Vice-Chancellor, senior executive officers, HR leadership group and other University personnel.
Lead the provision of legal advice and support to the University's employee payments review, a key compliance project.
Provide expert advice in relation to the resolution of employment disputes and complaints.
Manage relationships with external counsel and regulators to ensure the provision of high quality, cost effective legal advice.
Review, draft and negotiate legal documents to protect and enhance the University's interests.
Qualifications Extensive working experience as a solicitor with proven expertise in employment, workplace relations and WHS law.
Capability working with and interpreting complex industrial instruments, including enterprise agreements and awards.
Prior experience with implementing workplace compliance and engaging with regulators.
Experience in knowledge of and familiarity with the higher education sector (advantageous).
Excellent analytical and legal research skills.
Strong drafting skills, and clear and concise communication skills to convey complex messaging to various audiences.
Highly developed relationship management skills and the ability to operate with a high degree of tact and professionalism across all levels of diverse internal and external environments.
An agile and flexible approach that is able to pivot and contribute to overall program success.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks that satisfy the University.
Ongoing employment is also conditional upon the maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.
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