Time to escape the timesheets and make a meaningful impact within a large, multi-site organisation across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, where strong employee relations are integral to business success.
* Global Industry Leader – Australia & International Regions
* Company is known for its scale, stability & people-first culture
* No billable targets or time sheets!
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced In-House Employment Lawyer to join a complex organisation operating across diverse industries and jurisdictions. This role is central to delivering robust employee and industrial relations strategy and supporting leaders to navigate challenging workplace matters with confidence.
The Opportunity
As a trusted adviser, you will collaborate closely with HR and senior leadership to provide practical, compliant, and commercially sensible advice. With a sizeable dedicated Legal team handling other legal work across the business, this role is specifically focused on employee and workplace relations matters, including :
* Collaborating with HR Business Partners, managers, and senior stakeholders across the business, providing clear, practical advice that appropriately balances risk, compliance, and operational priorities
* Acting as an advocate for the organisation before the Fair Work Commission and other relevant tribunals
* Leading the provision of specialist advice on complex and sensitive employee and industrial relations issues
* Managing intricate performance, conduct, and investigation matters in accordance with legislation, policy, and organisational values
* Promoting consistent application of employment laws, industrial instruments, and internal frameworks
* Engaging constructively with employees, unions, and external bodies to support positive workplace outcomes
* Supporting enterprise bargaining processes and agreement negotiations
* Strengthening organisational capability by equipping leaders with the skills and knowledge to manage Workplace matters effectively
* Contribute to the evolution of Workplace policies, systems, and practices
* Champion fairness, inclusion, and high-performance behaviours across the organisation
Flexibility
Work from home 1 day per week and work with a leader who is known for their pragmatic approach to balancing work and life. You will be provided with the flexibility and autonomy as long as outcomes are delivered.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring :
* Tertiary qualifications in law and / or human resources. Qualified lawyers who wish to maintain their practising certificate will be supported with associated costs, including CPD requirements.
* 5 to 10 years’ post-admission experience in employment, industrial relations and / or WHS (top-tier, leading mid-tier, or specialist boutique practice)
* A proven track record of handling complex ER / IR matters and investigations within large or regulated environments
* Demonstrated experience appearing before the Fair Work Commission or similar forums
* The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
* Strong experience advising on award interpretation, compliance requirements, and risk management
* Confidence coaching and influencing leaders on best practice employee relations approaches
Why Consider This Role?
This organisation offers a supportive and people-focused environment, with :
* Competitive remuneration and regular salary reviews
* Access to learning, development, and career advancement opportunities
* Wellbeing initiatives supporting physical, mental, and financial health, including an Employee Assistance Program
* A collaborative team culture with regular opportunities to connect
* Paid parental leave
* Salary continuance insurance
* Convenient on-site benefits, including free parking
Why ApplyThrough Law Staff
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As this opportunity is commercially sensitive, we ask that all initial expressions of interest be directed in confidence to either :
* Trudy Reading –trudy@lawstaff.com.au
* Georgina See –georgina@lawstaff.com.au
* Bianca Davies – bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Alternatively, click Apply now. After-hours discussions can be arranged to suit your schedule.
If this role isn’t perfectly aligned to your goals, we still welcome a conversation. Law Staff regularly manages unadvertised roles across both private practice and in-house.
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