About our client... Our client is a well regarded international healthcare and health insurance company that strives to be the world's most customer-centric healthcare company. They now have an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Employment and Litigation Lawyer to join their Legal Team and provide commercially focused legal advice and work. This is a 12 month contract role.
About this role... Reporting to the Legal Manager of Employment & Litigation, you will play a pivotal role in providing legal advice and legal work for:-
* Employment, Industrial/Workplace Relations, equal employment opportunity, diversity, and workplace health and safety;
* Legal advocacy, disputes and litigation (across APAC); and
* Regulatory matters across the company's regulated APAC businesses.
As such, your primary responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):-
* Legal advice on employment law and regulation, compliance issues and projects;
* Legal advice on industrial instruments and collective and individual bargaining;
* Litigation and disputes;
* Regulatory advice for the company's regulated APAC businesses;
* Legal advice on matters that may lead to claims by suppliers, customers or employees;
* Legal reporting;
* Legal education and training; and
* Employment law advice for M&A matters.
The ideal candidate...
To be successful in this role you will have:-
* 6+ years post admission experience in employment law / workplace law / dispute resolution at a law firm or other in-house role;
* Flexible, versatile and adaptable approach to work;
* Excellent negotiation / influencing / drafting skills;
* Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills;
* Good communication and presentation skills;
* Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
* Willingness to travel (travel may be required); and
* Advocacy experience (State and Federal level) is not required, but will be an advantage.
What's on offer...
In return, our client offers attractive remuneration and a collaborative, supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. Take the first step and apply today
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