Join to apply for the Employment Associate/Senior Associate role at Thynne + Macartney2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Employment Associate/Senior Associate role at Thynne + MacartneyAbout The RoleAn exciting opportunity is available for an up-and-coming Associate to join our expanding employment practice.About The RoleAn exciting opportunity is available for an up-and-coming Associate to join our expanding employment practice.ResponsibilitiesWorking closely with an experienced Partner, you will play an integral role in delivering high quality tailored legal solutions on a range of matters to the firm's established client base. This role will offer you a challenging selection of work with your specific responsibilities, including:Management of your own employment files (as appropriate) and assistance with Partner filesSupporting clients by providing advice and assistance on the full range of employment, industrial relations and safety issues, including:Advising on employment issues and risk (e.g. termination, redundancy, bullying, harassment etc.).Advising on employment entitlements and transfer issues in context of business sale/ restructures.Acting in workplace-related litigation (e.g. unfair dismissal claims, adverse action claims and other disputes).Enterprise bargaining, including advising on strategy and acting in related disputes (e.g. right of entry).Conducting workplace investigations (e.g. into allegations of bullying and harassment and other forms of misconduct) 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.Employment and workplace health and safety training.Negotiating on behalf of clients and representing them in court / tribunal hearings.Keeping up to date with new developments in employment legislation.Skills & ExperienceTo be successful in this role you will have:A minimum of four years' legal experience in employment / industrial relations / workplace health & 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 to achieve client time frames.Ability to be self-managed and be self-motivated.Benefits & CultureThis is an exciting opportunity to be part of a truly professional and collegiate firm that supports career development and work-life balance. Not only will you be integral in the growth of the firm's employment practice, you will also be mentored by a very supportive and highly experienced Employment Partner that will guide you through the next stage of your career. You will also be offered a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including professional development, salary sacrificing options, monthly drinks, casual Fridays, yearly flu vaccinations and birthday leave to name but a few.Our culture is what makes us different – supportive, respectful, empowering, progressive and innovative. We embrace challenges and strive for excellence while building for our future.About UsAt Thynne + Macartney, we believe in taking the time to understand our clients' individual situation and the challenges they face. We have collectively represented some of Australia's most successful businesses and for over one hundred years, we have accumulated experience and expertise across the generations of Queensland lawyers. 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