Senior Lawyer for Employment Law and Industrial Relations

8 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeEmployment Full time $120,000 - $160,000
Legal Counsel Job Description

This is a pivotal role that will see you serve as a trusted advisor on employment law, industrial relations, and compliance matters.

About the Position:

As a Legal Counsel, you will be instrumental in interpreting legislation and industrial instruments, mitigating risk, and finding commercially viable, compliant solutions to complex workforce challenges.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the implementation of new employment and industrial relations legislation within the organisation.
  • Ensure enterprise practices are legally compliant.
  • Proactively identify, advise on, and manage compliance risks.
  • Advisory & Risk Management:
  • Provide strategic advice on employment and industrial relations matters, including litigation, industrial instrument interpretation, disciplinary matters, and disputes.
  • Advice and representation in employment/IR litigation.
  • Support the resolution of disputes, balancing operational, commercial, and reputational risks while seeking win–win outcomes.
  • Quantify legal risks in matters across the organisation's industrial landscape.
  • Mitigate the risk of underpayments and ensure payroll compliance with legislation and industrial instruments.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 5 years post-admission experience as a qualified lawyer (in-house and/or private practice).
  • Demonstrable understanding of legal principles and judicial procedures.
  • Proven experience in commercial negotiations and providing strategic legal advice.
  • Commercial mindset with experience in change management.
  • Experience with payroll systems and compliance, preferably including Kronos.
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams.

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