Senior Associate, Workplace Relations

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Lander & Rogers Full time

About this role

Award winning Australian private practice A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture Flexibility to balance working from home and the office

About the Company

Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and global reach. Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery.

We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.

About the Role

Our team is growing, and we have an opportunity for a Lawyer to join our Workplace Relations & Safety group.

Discover a full-service employment law practice specialising in all aspects of workforce management - from employee engagements and contracts, industrial relations and workplace safety, to disputes, grievances and terminations.

Work alongside clients to develop strategic solutions that help to minimise risk, educate, and improve safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

Preparing written advices regarding all employment law related issues and industrial relations matters Providing strategic advice regarding employment and industrial relations disputes Appearing at conferences before the relevant court or tribunal Researching case law and providing legal analysis Drafting court documents and settlement agreements Engaging barristers and investigators Instructing counsel and senior lawyers during court hearings, mediations and conferences Corresponding with opposing solicitors and self-represented applicants Liaising with witnesses and drafting statements and affidavits Delegating work and providing instructions to lawyers, paralegals and administrative support Mentoring and coaching lawyers to support their development Supporting graduates and seasonal clerks throughout their rotations Retaining and building client relationships and business, including by starting to manage certain client relationships Participating in individual and group-wide business development activities

About You

Tertiary qualification in Law and a current Practicing Certificate for relevant jurisdiction Suitable candidates will bring 5-8 years PAE working principally in Employment Law preferably gained in a law practice Demonstrate critical reasoning and investigative skills with the ability to think laterally Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, particularly the ability to earn the confidence and trust of key stakeholders Strong legal drafting ability Effective and timely file management and billing ability Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent influencing and negotiation capability Proven ability to facilitate presentations and meetings with varying sizes of groups of people A willingness to question the status quo and offer practical solutions A desire to learn and develop new skills Highly organised, able to plan and prioritise work to meet key deliverables Proven ability to facilitate presentations and meetings with varying sizes of groups of people Identifies risks and complies with group risk management protocol An ability to work through problems and exercise sound judgement on when to escalate

Culture

People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.

Benefits

Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.

We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include:

Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team Additional leave: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day Home office allowance : deck out your home office with a $250 annual office allowance Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal
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