Senior Legal Counsel

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia ClearCompany Full time
The Role and Team As Senior Legal Counsel, Employment and Litigation, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-level legal assistance and advice on complex litigation, employment, and industrial relations matters affecting the entire organisation and its employees.This role will have a matrix reporting line, reporting directly to the General Counsel, with operational management of ER/IR related work directed by the Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) function.
You will be required to act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, have functional/operational accountability into the legal function, and take operational direction from CPCO for ER/IR matters.The key duties of the position include The principal responsibility of the Senior Legal Counsel, Employment and Litigation, is to deliver expert, pragmatic legal advice and manage high-risk legal matters to mitigate organisational risk.
This includes providing advice and strategic direction in relation to litigation, employment, and industrial matters, including cases before State and Federal Courts, Tribunals, and Commissions.Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following 5 key areas: Litigation and Dispute Resolution Develop, implement, and oversee litigation strategy to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
Provide authoritative advice on complex litigation matters as required, including commercial disputes, regulatory compliance, administrative law challenges, and contractual issues.
Manage disputes effectively (including negotiating settlements), including alternative dispute resolution (ADR), arbitration, and litigation in courts and tribunals.
ER/IR Providing authoritative advice on legislative and common law obligations affecting employment policies and procedures, including workplace relations legislation, discrimination law, and work, health, and safety obligations.
Leading the legal strategy and providing expert advice in the management of complex and contentious employment matters.
Representing the organisation in employment-related litigation and disputes, both internally and in external tribunals and commissions.
People Establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with all staff and external stakeholders to ensure organisational objectives are achieved.
Manage external legal counsel relationships to ensure cost-effective and high-quality external legal advice and representation.
Act as a mentor and provide guidance to less senior members of the Legal Services team as needed.
Compliance, Systems, and Reporting Ensure all legal advice and services comply with professional legal standards, including Legal Services Directions and practising certificate requirements in the Australian Capital Territory.
Proactively manage compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Safety Champion safety behaviours aligned with enterprise strategies and values.
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