Senior Employment Lawyer

1 day ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ashurst Full time

Overview

Ashurst Reach is a dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform that provides high-quality talent to clients and practice groups within the firm. This role offers an opportunity to join a prestigious organization in the financial services sector, providing expert advice on employment matters.

Salary

The estimated salary for this position is between $120,000 and $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Job Description

This is a 3-6 month full-time opportunity (open to 4 days) based in Melbourne. The successful candidate will have experience in general advisory employment law, with a focus on providing advice on employment matters such as discrimination and WHS queries.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • At least 8 years of experience as a general advisory employment lawyer
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, including discrimination and WHS queries
  • Experience in managing disputes and litigation
  • Proactive, hands-on approach with excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work closely with stakeholders to find solutions
  • Current practising certificate
  • Right to live and work in Australia

Benefits

Ashurst Reach offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Flexible career options with greater variety, choice, and control over how and when you work
  • Personalized service with close collaboration to realize professional goals
  • Top-tier support from a global firm with a reputation for high performance and a diverse culture


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