Are you a talented lawyer looking for a challenging opportunity to grow in your career?
We are seeking an Employment Associate/Senior Associate to join our team and contribute to the growth of our expanding employment practice.
This role will offer you a diverse range of responsibilities, including:
* Managing your own employment files and assisting with partner files
* Providing advice and assistance on employment issues and risk management, including termination, redundancy, bullying, and harassment
* Advising on employment entitlements and transfer issues in the context of business sales and restructures
* Acting in workplace-related litigation, including unfair dismissal claims and adverse action claims
* Enterprise bargaining, including advising on strategy and acting in related disputes
* Conducting workplace investigations and advising on misconduct issues
* Preparing employment contracts and workplace policies and procedures
* Advising on workplace health and safety obligations and acting in investigations and prosecutions
* Negotiating on behalf of clients and representing them in court or tribunal hearings
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* A minimum of four years' experience in employment/industrial relations/workplace health and safety law
* A current Queensland Law Society practising certificate
* Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and consultation skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
* Demonstrated ability to manage several tasks concurrently with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency, with excellent organisation skills and a proven ability to deal with competing deadlines
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a friendly, professional team and achieve client timeframes
* Ability to be self-managed and self-motivated
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a truly professional and collegiate firm that supports career development and work-life balance. You will also be offered a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits, including professional development opportunities, salary sacrificing options, and a supportive and innovative work environment.