Senior Employment Lawyer

6 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeEmployment Full time $180,000 - $200,000

Job Description

Overview of the Role

We are seeking an experienced employment lawyer to provide strategic legal advice on a wide range of employment and industrial relations matters.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across both academic and professional streams, advising on complex workplace investigations, performance, and misconduct matters.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law, with proven experience advising on enterprise bargaining, compliance with the Fair Work framework, and delivering clear, pragmatic guidance in high-stakes or time-sensitive situations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic legal advice on employment and industrial relations matters to internal stakeholders
  • Advise on enterprise bargaining, workplace investigations, performance, and misconduct matters
  • Ensure compliance with the Fair Work framework
  • Deliver clear, pragmatic guidance in high-stakes or time-sensitive situations
Requirements
  • 8+ years PQE with a focus on employment and industrial relations law
  • Strong understanding of the Fair Work Act, enterprise agreements, and public sector employment frameworks
  • Experience handling complex employee relations matters, including disputes, grievances, and investigations
  • Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and provide pragmatic solutions-focused advice
  • Availability to work in Melbourne as required
Seniority Level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
  • Contract
Job Function
  • Legal
Industries
  • Legal Services


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