Overview
Join a leading Australian-owned integrated services organisation employing over 3,500 people nationally. With operations spanning security, cleaning, maintenance, and facilities management, this business partners with government, commercial, and corporate clients. The company is headquartered in Keilor Park and is seeking an experienced In-House Lawyer to support its expanding operations.
Work Type: Full-time | Versatile Hybrid Options
Level: 4+ years PQE
The Opportunity
This is a newly created, hands-on role offering genuine variety and flexibility. You’ll work directly with senior executives, HR, and operational leaders, providing practical legal support across the business.
The position is best suited to a commercially minded lawyer with a strong background in employment law and solid exposure to commercial contracting. You’ll be involved in matters ranging from Fair Work Commission issues and unfair dismissal claims to tender contract reviews, insurance, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
Employment Law
- Advise on all employment and workplace relations matters.
- Represent the organisation before the Fair Work Commission for unfair dismissal and general protections matters.
- Draft and update employment contracts, workplace policies, and procedures in line with the Fair Work Act, modern awards, and WHS legislation.
- Partner with HR on investigations, disciplinary processes, and compliance initiatives.
- Review client contracts during tender processes, identifying legal, commercial, and insurance risks.
- Draft, negotiate, and advise on service agreements, subcontractor contracts, and NDAs.
- Support the business in achieving commercially sound outcomes while minimising risk.
Risk, Insurance & Governance
- Manage public liability and insurance-related matters, liaising with brokers and external advisors.
- Assist with dispute resolution and ensure governance and compliance obligations are met.
- Contribute to risk management, modern slavery, and broader compliance frameworks.
About You
- 4–8 years’ post-admission experience in employment and commercial law (private practice or in-house).
- Confident handling Fair Work Commission matters and unfair dismissal claims.
- Skiled in contract review and negotiation, particularly within tender and procurement contexts.
- Exposure to public liability and insurance matters advantageous.
- Hands-on, solutions-driven, and commercially astute.
- Excellent communicator, comfortable engaging with senior management and operational teams.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Flexibility: Hybrid work model with time at the Keilor Park HQ and from home.
- Impact: Work directly with the leadership team on meaningful, high-impact matters.
- Variety: Engage across employment, commercial, insurance, and compliance.
- Growth: Join a large, stable, and growing national business with 3,500+ employees.
Interested? If you’re a pragmatic lawyer seeking a dynamic in-house role where you can add real value, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Legal
- Industries: Legal Services
Note: This description preserves the original role information but excludes non-essential boilerplate and duplicate headings.
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