Senior Associate/special Counsel

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Robert Walters Australia Full time

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Melbourne FULL_TIME Consultant: Aya Gould Job reference: /001 Date posted: 23 April 2024 melbourne legal/employment legal Melbourne Victoria AU Robert Walters true An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate/Special Counsel to join an established boutique commercial law firm based in Melbourne.

This role focuses on employment law within a dynamic team, offering the chance to work on a wide range of complex work.


About the Firm:
This established commercial law boutique caters to commercial, local government and private clients and provides comprehensive legal services.

What sets them apart is their focus on culture - they understand the importance of work-life balance and demonstrate this commitment practically.

The firm is renowned for its commitment to culture, demonstrated through achievable billable targets, structured career progression and a friendly office environment.


What you'll do:

Your role will involve: Handling industrial disputes/claims including representation before the Fair Work Commission and all Courts and Tribunals.

Managing cross-jurisdictional Award/Enterprise Agreement and common law claims.
Engaging in enterprise bargaining and agreements.
Undertaking occupational health and safety work.
Addressing award and contract issues.
Conducting organisational restructuring work.
Redundancies and redeployment issues.
Investigating employee relations issues.

What you'll bring:
A current Australian practising certificate with a minimum +5 PQE private practice experience.
Experience in Employment law or Workplace/Industrial relations.
Ability to work independently while being part of a team will be crucial in this role.
Strong communication skills are essential as you'll need to develop effective relationships with both your team members and clients.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Aya Gould on for a confidential discussion.
Come join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers.
We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.
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