Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago

City of Brisbane, Australia Andrews Meat Full time

Legal Counsel - Employee Relations

Plant/Site: JBS Corporate Office

Date Posted: 12 Sept 2025

About Us

JBS Australia is Australia’s largest and most respected meat and food processor. The Company has a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, and value-added branded products. In our Corporate Office we drive and foster the JBS culture of excellence and believe success is achieved through hard work. JBS can provide you with more than a job, it can provide a long-term rewarding career.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Counsel – Employee Relations to join our People & Culture team. This role is pivotal in providing expert legal advice and representation across complex employee relations matters within the JBS group of companies. You will work closely with HR professionals to ensure a proactive, compliant, and values-driven approach to workplace relations.

Key responsibilities include:

- Provide specialist legal advice on ER matters including performance management, grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions, redundancies, and terminations.

- Represent the organisation in employment litigation, including appearances before courts and tribunals.

- Conduct and oversee workplace investigations.

- Monitor legislative and case law developments to ensure contemporary ER practices.

- Support the development and implementation of the ER Framework and assurance programs.

- Partner with stakeholders to manage workplace changes in line with legal obligations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- A current unrestricted practising certificate and a minimum of 4 years’ post-admission experience in employment law.

- Demonstrated expertise in employment legislation and advocacy experience in relevant courts and tribunals.

- Strong legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

- High level of discretion and confidentiality.

- Ability to work autonomously and build collaborative relationships across the business.

Why work for JBS Australia?

- Access to novated leasing options

- Heavily discounted meat products

- Retail discounts with national partners

- Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private

- Ongoing training and career development opportunities

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