Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety | Associate/Senior Associate

Location:   Melbourne -CBD

State:  VIC

Worktype:  Full Time

  • Join a Leading Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety Team
  • Associate/Senior Associate | Minimum 3 Years' PAE
  • Flexible Working | Genuine Career Progression | Supportive Team Culture
  • 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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