Legal Adviser – Employment

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bupaoptical Full time

The opportunity

We have a great opportunity for a Legal Adviser to join Bupa on a 12-month fixed term contract.

In this role, you will be responsible for the provision of legal advice and legal work across Employment and Litigation.

If you are a qualified lawyer with experience in this area and looking to join a global company, we want to hear from you

This is a Melbourne based role with hybrid working arrangements.

How will you make an impact?

Key responsibilities include:

  • Partnering with the Legal Manager in ensuring the provision of the highest quality, reliable and comprehensive legal advice to the leadership and executive teams.
  • Providing legal advice on general employment law matters, industrial/workplace relations, workplace health and safety and compliance.
  • Supporting and managing litigious matters.
  • Providing regular updates on the latest developments in employment-related legislation and regulation to ensure that all activities comply with laws.
  • Providing legal advice across APAC on the interpretation of industrial instruments.
  • Delivering training on areas of law.
  • Providing advice and managing commercial disputes and claims.
  • Developing relationships and collaborating with Bupa APAC, Bupa Global legal team and various business stakeholders.

Why work at Bupa?

We keep our people smiling by helping them improve their lives in and outside of the office.

We're a welcoming lot, no matter who you are or where you've come from. We welcome all talents and backgrounds and embrace our differences, so you can bring your true self to work.

We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally. With a healthy work/life balance, leadership support, reduced private health cover, study leave, volunteering options and a commitment to promoting from within.

Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl. health insurance subsidies) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few). We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people's health, wellbeing, and futures.

What do I need?

  • Minimum 4+ years relevant post admission experience in-house or in private practice
  • Law degree from an Australian or international university
  • A current relevant practising certificate in a state Supreme Court and the High Court of Australia
  • Experience advising on employment law and regulation
  • Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
  • Commercial acumen with the ability to provide pragmatic legal advice

About Bupa Asia Pacific:

Bupa is an international healthcare group which has been committed to a purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for more than 70 years.

Bupa Asia Pacific operates in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong, supporting about 6.5 million customers through a broad range of health and care services including health insurance, aged care, dental, medical, optical and hearing services. Employing more than 20,000 people in the region, we believe that we can make a real difference to the lives of customers through our values, purpose and the way that we deliver personalised care.

Our people reflect the diversity of our community. At Bupa, your wellbeing, identity and own story is respected and valued.

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