Employment Lawyer (1-3yrs PAE)

People2People UK SF ·www.people2people.co.uk

Location Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Legal
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The Firm
  • Well established Australian law firm with a strong national presence
  • Highly regarded for its employment, workplace relations and safety practice
  • Advises corporate, government and insurer clients across complex and sensitive matters
  • Known for a strong values driven culture and commitment to developing junior lawyers
  • Growing in Brisbane with a newly established office and leadership presence
The Role
  • Brisbane based role within a growing employment, workplace relations and safety team
  • Advising clients on management of ill and injured workers
  • Providing critical incident response services
  • Defending prosecutions under work health and safety legislation nationally
  • Advising on and representing clients in employment related claims including unfair dismissal, adverse action, discrimination, sexual harassment, breach of contract and wage underpayment
  • Assisting with industrial relations matters including right of entry disputes
  • Advising on WHS compliance and incident management
  • Conducting workplace investigations
  • Assisting with and delivering training to clients on employment and safety topics
The Candidate
  • Admitted lawyer with up to 2yrs post admission experience
  • Hold a current Queensland practising certificate
  • Exposure to employment law, workplace relations, WHS, workers compensation or general litigation is desirable
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a practical and commercial mindset
  • Confident dealing with clients and working collaboratively across practice groups
  • Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines
  • Clear, confident and plain language communication style
Benefits
  • Opportunity to be part of a brand new Brisbane office from the ground up
  • Direct mentoring and day to day exposure to senior practitioners
  • Broad and high quality employment and safety work
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Flexible and inclusive working environment
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
  • Clear pathways for progression within a growing national practice
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your Microsoft Word formatted CV or contact
Kalinda Campbell
02 8270 9715
kalinda@people2people.com.au

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Who is hiring for the Employment Lawyer (1-3yrs PAE) role?
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Where is the Employment Lawyer (1-3yrs PAE) job located?
The Employment Lawyer (1-3yrs PAE) role with People2People UK SF is based in Brisbane, QLD, AU.
Is the Employment Lawyer (1-3yrs PAE) role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at People2People UK SF.
What experience level is the Employment Lawyer (1-3yrs PAE) role?
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