Job Title Employment Lawyer Location Melbourne Description Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change.
We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments.
What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.
What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
Flexible work options Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans Genuine opportunities to grow your career through secondments or global opportunities, Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education.
We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs.
We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The Opportunity: We currently have an opportunity available for an Employment Lawyer to join our team in Melbourne.
Ashurst has one of Australia's longest established and most highly regarded employment, industrial relations and work health and safety practices, with an extensive list of loyal clients, roles in pre-eminent matters across Australia, and leading practitioners.
Joining the Melbourne team, you'll work with our three Melbourne based partners and will be involved in the full range of employment law matters for a diverse client base across a range of industries.
Our Employment team assist clients in all aspects of workplace relations, employment, executive remuneration and benefits, industrial relations, workplace safety and discrimination and workplace training.
We have a proven track record in developing lawyers and are proactively looking to make a long-term investment in an Employment Lawyer.
To find out more about the team and role responsibilities, please review a copy of the job description attached to the vacancy on our careers site page / We are interested in hearing from people who have: 2+ years' employment law experience gained within a top-tier/highly regarded firm preferably across advisory, litigious and transactional work Excellent communication skills Superior drafting ability A commercial approach and an ability to articulate and negotiate effectively A proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service and a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills The ability to be team-focused and also work independently We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.
For more information or if you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact: ****** for a confidential conversation.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst.
We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
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