Strategic Legal Director for Employment and Litigation
4 days ago
Hemisphere HR is a dynamic organization committed to fostering a culture of respect, safety, and trust across all workplaces.
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to join our team as a Strategic Legal Director for Employment and Litigation.
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the litigation strategy to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
- Provide authoritative advice on complex litigation matters, including commercial disputes, regulatory compliance, administrative law challenges, and contractual issues.
- Manage disputes effectively, including negotiating settlements, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), arbitration, and litigation in courts and tribunals.
- Provide expert advice on legislative and common law obligations affecting employment policies and procedures.
- Lead the legal strategy and provide expert advice in the management of complex and contentious employment matters.
- Represent the organization in employment-related litigation and disputes, both internally and in external tribunals and commissions.
Requirements:
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in law with 10+ years PQE.
- Admitted as a legal practitioner in any State of Australia.
- Ability to hold a Practising Certificate in the Australian Capital Territory.
- 10+ years in employment and industrial relations law/commercial litigation advising obtained in a top-tier law firm, government department, or corporation.
- Experience in managing legal matters in State and/or Federal Courts and Tribunals, including briefing external legal firms.
- Demonstrated advocacy experience in Federal Commissions and Tribunals (including the Fair Work Commission and Australian Human Rights Commission).
- Knowledge of, or ability to quickly obtain a working knowledge of the Legal Services Directions.
- Sound technical skills in employment and industrial relations legal matters.
- Knowledge of, and experience in, litigation in the Australian Court system.
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