Senior Employment Solicitor

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

Established in the heart of the city, this respected law firm is renowned for its exceptional career opportunities and comprehensive resources.

We are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our close-knit team. The ideal candidate will possess 2-4 years of post-admission experience with a strong background in Employment Law.

The successful candidate will work closely with a highly esteemed Special Counsel, providing top-notch services to high-quality clients across various sectors, including aged care, hospitality, retail, property, construction, local councils, government entities, education providers, finance advisors, healthcare/pharmaceutical, and not-for-profit.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • drafting employment and contractor agreements;
  • ensuring compliance with workplace legislation;
  • interpreting awards and enterprise agreements;
  • resolving disputes;
  • advising on privacy obligations;
  • handling employee entitlements;
  • navigating workplace law commercial proceedings;
  • addressing discrimination and equal opportunity concerns;
  • managing terminations and redundancies;
  • resolving workplace performance issues.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • substantial experience with Employment Law (2-4 years PAE);
  • a genuine client-centric attitude;
  • excellent communication and time management skills;
  • strong attention to detail and well-developed drafting skills;
  • the ability to multitask and prioritize competing tasks effectively;
  • a capacity to work autonomously and as part of a cohesive team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to excel in their career. We estimate the salary for this position to be approximately $120,000-$150,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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