Employment Law Solicitor/Senior Associate

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time

About Herbert Smith Freehills

As a prominent global law firm, we provide counsel to many of the largest and most ambitious organizations across all major regions worldwide. With a workforce exceeding 5,000, including 3,100 legal professionals and over 2,000 business services experts, Herbert Smith Freehills is strategically positioned within the evolving global business landscape, offering premium, comprehensive legal services.

We understand that our success, as well as that of our clients, is deeply rooted in the skills, knowledge, and innovative ideas of our team members. We foster an environment where high performance is the norm, and in return, we offer rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional aspirations.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Solicitor or Senior Associate to become part of our esteemed Employment, Industrial Relations, and Safety team, based in Brisbane while collaborating remotely with our offices in Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

In this position, you will collaborate closely with leading Partners and Lawyers from both local and national teams. Your responsibilities will encompass a variety of tasks that support and advise major clients across diverse sectors on matters related to employment law and industrial relations.

You will oversee cases and mentor team members, playing a crucial role in fostering business opportunities with both existing and prospective clients. Your position will offer significant client interaction and the chance to cultivate a network of professional relationships. You will benefit from exceptional learning experiences while working alongside a team of highly driven and cooperative legal and support professionals.

You will assume a pivotal role within the practice group, working closely with our talented team to deliver employment law guidance on workforce strategy, employment considerations in large-scale M&A and project transactions, enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, industrial actions, payroll compliance, general protections, and various Fair Work Commission and anti-discrimination proceedings.

Skills & Experience:

To excel in this role, you should possess:

Proven experience in providing advice on a variety of employment law and industrial relations issues from a leading top-tier private practice, government, or in-house setting; An excellent academic background, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities; A proactive approach to the team's strategic business development goals; Proficient skills and experience in offering strategic advice on workforce strategy, employment aspects of large-scale M&A transactions, enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, industrial actions, general protections, and all types of Fair Work Commission proceedings; A strong desire to learn, grow, and maintain a market-leading practice.

The Team:

The Employment, Industrial Relations, and Safety (EIRS) team in Australia offers specialized expertise on all legal matters affecting the employment relationship. We advise employers on a wide range of litigious, advisory, and transactional issues, with our team's expertise encompassing: employment, industrial relations, discrimination and equal opportunity, work health and safety, crisis management, incident response, board and executive matters, and workplace training.

What We Offer:

The chance to collaborate with prestigious clients in Australia and globally on some of the largest, most strategic, and complex matters, while developing deep expertise across various sectors. Additionally, you will have opportunities to work on cross-border matters with our global network. We also encourage your participation in our various networks, pro-bono legal initiatives, learning and development programs, and innovation groups such as Innovation 10, Digital Law Group, and our Alternative Legal Services (ALT) practice group.

We recognize that our success relies on the skills, knowledge, and ideas of our people. We are committed to creating an exceptional experience for our clients, valuing empathy, simplicity, and commerciality.

At Herbert Smith Freehills, you will be part of a diverse and innovative culture where high performance, client focus, and highly engaged individuals set us apart. Our team members come from various backgrounds, bringing a wide array of experiences and perspectives to their work. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment allows you to feel valued and to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We understand that our future success depends not only on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.

We prioritize your well-being, both at home and at work, placing a strong emphasis on mental health. Should you require support, it will be available, empowering you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage what is within your control.

For additional benefits, such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic well-being fund, or home office allowance, please inquire.

Become part of a human, bold, and outstanding team at Australia's leading law firm.

We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+, and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities. We are a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace, celebrating the diversity of our people.

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Employment, Pensions & Incentives

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Full time

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Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

At Herbert Smith Freehills, you will be part of a diverse and innovative culture where high performance, client focus, and highly engaged individuals set us apart. Our team members come from various backgrounds, bringing a wide array of experiences and perspectives to their work. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment allows you to feel valued and to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We understand that our future success depends not only on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.

We recognize that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work, and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, enabling you to perform at your best while maintaining a sustainable balance across your life.

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