Principal Legal Officer

7 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ClearCompany Full time

About ClearCompany

ClearCompany is a leading government organisation that serves as a regulatory, compliance, and advisory body with a national remit. Our team works closely with stakeholders across the organisation to provide expert guidance and support.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Principal Legal Officer to join our large and established legal team. As a key member of our team, you will report to the Manager of Legal Services and work on a diverse range of employment law matters, including:

  • Employment contracts, ER/IR disputes, disciplinary matters, anti-discrimination, WH&S investigations, and workers' compensation work;
  • Strategic employment law matters with management and HR;
  • Development of procedure, policy, and governance relating to HR/IR/ER requirements;
  • Organisational training and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advice on employment law matters, including contracts, disputes, and investigations;
  • Work closely with management and HR to develop and implement employment law strategies;
  • Assist in the development of procedure, policy, and governance documents related to HR/IR/ER requirements;
  • Contribute to organisational training and staff development initiatives.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of PAE demonstrated employment law experience, ideally with strong private practice training;
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail;
  • Excellent stakeholder and client experience with a highly commercial, pragmatic approach.

What We Offer

  • A great salary and benefits package;
  • A friendly and collegiate workplace with a well-respected legal team;
  • Potential for a 4-day workweek arrangement for the right candidate;
  • Excellent benefits, including flexibility, 2 days of work-from-home, and RDOs.


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