High-Performing Employment Lawyer

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeEmployment Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Employment Lawyer - Sydney

We are seeking a highly skilled Employment Lawyer to join our team in Sydney. As an Employment Lawyer, you will provide strategic and hands-on support in managing complex employee matters, shaping commercial outcomes, and ensuring positive engagement across the business.

About the Role

This is a standout opportunity to join a high-performing and collaborative employment legal function as an Employee Relations Lawyer. You will influence how the business approaches key ER initiatives and be seen as a trusted advisor to leaders, HRBPs, and key stakeholders.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Provide practical legal guidance to internal partners on staff-related legal issues, including awards interpretation, workplace conflicts, employment terms, and exit processes.
  • Play an active role in a globally connected legal function, helping to keep pace with legislative changes and contributing to frameworks that ensure legal compliance.
  • Support strategic compliance efforts by reviewing, building, and refining procedures that align with evolving employment regulations.
  • Collaborate closely with HR/legal teams to craft, review, and update internal templates and documentation related to hiring and staff policies.
  • Help digitise and streamline documentation processes through automation tools and platforms.
  • Provide support for employment-related disputes and claims, including those related to termination, workplace behaviour, and contractual obligations after departure.
  • Prepare internal reports for senior leadership and governance committees, ensuring transparency in compliance and legal matters.
  • Facilitate knowledge-sharing by designing and running internal workshops and training initiatives for cross-functional teams.
Your Requirements
  • Qualified to practise law in Australia or New Zealand.
  • 3+ years of experience in employment law or employee relations.
  • Strong commercial contracting experience.
  • Confident delivering training and advising senior leaders.
  • Skilled in policy development and award interpretation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
About Us

We are a leading financial services business looking to hire an Employee Relations lawyer in Sydney. This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing and collaborative employment legal function as an Employee Relations Lawyer.

What We Offer
  • A supportive culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and psychological safety.
  • A hybrid working environment with reasonable hours.
  • Opportunities to influence policy and enterprise negotiations.
  • Exposure to board-level reporting and strategic projects.
  • Clear commitment to professional development.

Please apply below or send your CV to arrange a confidential discussion.

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