Employment and Labour Law Associate

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Norton Rose Fulbright Full time

Job Summary

Norton Rose Fulbright is a leading international law firm seeking an Associate to join our Employment & Labour practice group in Melbourne. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with Partners Melinda Bell and Nicki Milionis on a variety of employment and WHS matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise on WHS and employment legal compliance
  • Represent employers in defence of WHS prosecutions and internal/external review of enforcement notices
  • Advise and represent employers in regulatory investigations
  • Advise and represent employers in unfair dismissal, discrimination, and general protections claims
  • Advise on industrial relations matters, including right of entry, disputes, enterprise bargaining, and industrial action
  • Advise and act in post-employment confidentiality and restraint of trade disputes
  • Advise on employee disciplinary and performance issues and management of ill and injured workers
  • Advise on management of risks to psychosocial health, workplace bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment matters, including undertaking investigations
  • Advise on organisational restructures, commercial transactions, and transfer of business issues
  • Work with national and global teams on cross-border matters and project delivery
  • Conduct business development and marketing initiatives, including client training, external seminars, and tender documents

Requirements

  • 2-4 years PQE working within a well-recognised and reputable employment law practice
  • Experience working across contentious and non-contentious employment matters
  • Experience working in or a desire to also be involved in WHS matters
  • Confidence to deal directly with clients and work collaboratively across the NRFA network
  • Excellent written, drafting, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong time management and organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities

About Us

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice providing a full business law service to the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

Why Join Us

At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service, and professional development opportunities. We are proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

How to Apply

To apply online, click the 'Apply' button below. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if the application portal is inaccessible to you, please contact Yvette Borradale via (03) 8686 6003 or yvette.borradale@nortonrosefulbright.com for a confidential discussion.



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