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Employment & workplace relations lawyer, associate – special counsel

Melbourne
JM Consulting
Compliance Director
Posted: 6 June
Offer description

Join a highly regarded national Workplace Relations practice advising employers on complex employment, industrial relations and workplace risk matters across a diverse range of industries.

What you will do

This is an opportunity to join a well-established team recognised for the quality of its work, the strength of its client relationships and its practical, commercially focused approach. Working closely with respected practitioners in the field, you will advise a broad range of national, international and ASX‐listed clients on both contentious and advisory workplace matters.

* Work with a highly regarded national Workplace Relations team
* Advise sophisticated employer clients across a broad range of industries
* Gain exposure to both strategic advisory and contentious workplace matters
* Work closely with experienced partners who are committed to mentoring and development
* Benefit from direct client contact and the opportunity to build long‐term client relationships
* Join a collaborative and supportive team with genuine opportunities for progression

The Opportunity

You will advise employers on a broad range of workplace relations and employment law matters, including:

* Workplace investigations, including bullying, sexual harassment and other sensitive employee matters
* Employment disputes, including unfair dismissal, discrimination and general protections claims
* Enterprise bargaining, industrial relations issues and industrial disputes
* Employment contracts, workplace policies and Fair Work Act compliance
* Organisational change, workforce management and transfer of business matters
* Restraint of trade and post‐employment disputes
* Independent contractor and workforce classification issues
* Work health and safety matters

The role offers a strong mix of advisory and dispute‐related work, providing exposure to the full spectrum of workplace relations issues faced by modern employers.

You will work closely with clients across sectors including health and aged care, professional services, financial services, construction, property, technology, retail, hospitality and government.

Level dependent, you will be encouraged to take ownership of client relationships, contribute to business development initiatives and play an active role in mentoring junior lawyers.

About You

* Employment, workplace relations and / or industrial relations law
* Experience gained within a well‐regarded employment practice
* Strong technical, drafting and communication skills
* Sound commercial judgement and attention to detail
* An interest in building long‐term client relationships and contributing to practice growth

Valid Australian working rights are required.

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