Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety | Associate/Senior Associate

Legal People ·www.legalpeople.com.au

Location Melbourne -CBD, VIC, Australia
Salary AUD 100,000 - 180,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
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About the Opportunity
Elevate your Workplace Relations career with a highly regarded team offering quality work, exceptional mentoring and genuine career progression.

Joining a highly respected Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety team, you'll work alongside recognised leaders advising an established employer client base on the full spectrum of employment, industrial relations and workplace safety matters. Working closely with two highly regarded Partners, two Senior Associates and a talented team of lawyers and graduates, you'll enjoy exposure to challenging, high-profile matters while receiving exceptional mentoring, genuine career progression and the autonomy to further develop your practice within a collaborative and supportive team.

The Role
As a key member of the team, you'll work across a broad range of advisory and contentious matters, including:
  • Advising on employment contracts, workplace policies, performance management and terminations
  • Representing clients in disputes before the Fair Work Commission, Federal Court and relevant State tribunals
  • Assisting with enterprise bargaining, industrial strategy and union engagement
  • Advising on workplace health and safety investigations, incident response and regulatory matters
  • Providing advice on equal employment opportunity (EEO), employee relations and workplace compliance
  • Collaborating with and supporting junior lawyers and graduates
  • Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring:
  • A minimum of 3 years' PAE gained within a reputable employment and workplace relations practice
  • Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
  • A genuine commitment to outstanding client service
  • Initiative, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for practising in Workplace Relations
  • A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for ongoing learning and development
What's on Offer?
In addition to high-quality work and excellent mentoring, our client provides flexible and hybrid working arrangements, discounted health insurance, gym and fitness studio discounts, competitive employee referral bonuses, ongoing learning and professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture that genuinely values work/life balance.

How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the Apply Now button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 4084298
#SCR-sharon-henderson

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Who is hiring for the Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety | Associate/Senior Associate role?
Legal People is hiring for the Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety | Associate/Senior Associate position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety | Associate/Senior Associate job located?
The Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety | Associate/Senior Associate role with Legal People is based in Melbourne -CBD, VIC, AU.
What does the Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety | Associate/Senior Associate role pay?
Legal People lists the Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety | Associate/Senior Associate role at AUD 100,000–180,000 per year.
Is the Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety | Associate/Senior Associate role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Legal People.
What experience level is the Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety | Associate/Senior Associate role?
The Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety | Associate/Senior Associate position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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