Lawyer - People
Join our diligent and well respected in-house Legal team supporting People
Permanent role
Based in our Support offices in Melbourne or Sydney with 2 days WFH flexibility
We are Woolworths Group
We are Woolworths Group.
200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.'
It's that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you're excited to turn today's blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
About the Woolworths Legal Team
Our Legal team supports the entire Group by providing thought leadership and professional, independent legal advice that addresses the company's risk profile and helps guide our teams to lead the market.
We aspire to the highest professional standards and aim to deliver exceptional legal services with a strong commercial and strategic understanding.
The People Legal team is a specialist team within our broader Legal function, supporting the People (Human Resources) team.
It advises and works across Woolworths Group on the full range of employment, IR and safety issues.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a new colleague with broad experience, and particular expertise in industrial relations and compliance matters.
This role is a superb opportunity to use your specialist legal, business partnering and commercial acumen, to provide advice and support across a broad portfolio.
This includes providing both strategic and day-to-day advice and also partnering on employment litigation.
The role is Group wide and supports businesses including Woolworths Retail, BIG W, online / digital businesses like WooliesX and Cartology, plus our supply chain / logistics business (Primary Connect) and various corporate functions.
What you'll do
No two days are the same, and the scope of this role is very broad.
On any given day, you may work across a wide range of matters, including :
Advising on Enterprise Agreement or Award interpretation, negotiations and related FWC applications (industrial disputes, EA approvals, industrial action).
Managing a range of escalated litigated claims including unfair dismissal, general protections, bullying, discrimination / harassment and other Court proceedings, including working with external panel law firms and Counsel.
Providing expert advice on escalated matters from a range of People teams, including grievances and investigations, compliance and remediation issues, reward and remuneration, restructures, and recruitment and restraints.
Reviewing, drafting and advising on key People policies, templates, contracts, processes and remuneration arrangements.
Work health and safety matters including governance and due diligence arrangements, incident support and investigations, and regulatory actions.
Various other issues including whistleblowing matters, responsible sourcing and modern slavery issues, privacy, restructures and corporate / M&A support.
What you'll bring
You will bring strong technical capability, well honed interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build trusted and effective partnering relationships with other lawyers, HR leaders and business stakeholders.
You will demonstrate personal leadership and resilience, while working in a supportive and collaborative team.
To be successful in this role you will :
Hold a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor and an Australian practising certificate, with 5+ years PQE.
Have experience working in the employment / workplace legal team at a significant law firm and / or large complex organisation.
Have strong expertise in a full range of employment and industrial areas, including contracts and policies, investigations and whistleblowing, employment litigation, compliance, awards, EAs and bargaining and WHS.
Have demonstrated ability to keep abreast of regulatory change, and to quickly and effectively communicate reforms and support implementation and compliance.
Have the ability to think holistically and strategically (not just solving the question at hand), exercise sound judgement, and utilise strong analytical and communication skills in order to make the complex simple.
Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and ensure high-quality output.
What you'll experience
A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams.
High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities.
A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24 / 7 access to the Sonder app.
A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.
Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow.
We recognise the value our team's diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems.
As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
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