Employment and Labour Law Specialist

1 day ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Norton Rose Fulbright Full time
Employment and Labour Law Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Employment and Labour Law Specialist to join our Melbourne team at Norton Rose Fulbright Australia.

About Us:

Norton Rose Fulbright is a leading international law firm providing comprehensive legal services to global corporations, financial institutions, and governments. With over 4,000 lawyers across more than 58 offices worldwide, we offer unparalleled expertise in employment and labour law.

Job Description:

  • Advise clients on WHS and employment legal compliance, representing employers in defence of WHS prosecutions and internal/external review of enforcement notices.
  • Represent clients in regulatory investigations, unfair dismissal, discrimination, and general protections claims.
  • Provide guidance on industrial relations matters, including right of entry, disputes, enterprise bargaining, and industrial action.
  • Manage post-employment confidentiality and restraint of trade disputes, employee disciplinary and performance issues, and psychosocial health, workplace bullying, and sexual harassment matters.
  • 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:

  • 1-4 years PQE working within a reputable employment law practice.
  • Experience working across contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
  • Experience working in or a desire to 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 & organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities.

Salary:

The salary for this role is estimated to be around $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, commensurate with relevant experience.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work with a leading international law firm.
  • Collaborative culture, passion for client service, and professional development opportunities.
  • Recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
  • Gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.
  • Proudly supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will need to be an energetic, driven, and focused individual with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional results. If you are passionate about employment and labour law, have excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply.



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