Highly Experienced In-House Lawyer

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCompliance Full time $190,000 - $230,000
Job Title:

Senior Legal Counsel

About the Role:

This is a high-profile role for an experienced legal professional to join our in-house team as a trusted advisor on employment law, industrial relations, and compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the internal implementation of new employment and industrial relations legislation.
  • Ensure legally compliant enterprise practices.
  • Proactively identify, advise on, and manage compliance risks.
Advisory & Risk Management:
  • Provide clear, 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.
Requirements:
  • A minimum of 5 years post-admission experience as a qualified lawyer (in-house and/or private practice).
  • Strong knowledge of employment and industrial relations law, including operation of awards and enterprise agreements.
  • 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.
What We Offer:
  • Attractive salary package.
  • Flexibility.
  • No billable hours.
  • Career development.
  • Great company benefits: annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing through SG Fleet or Smart Group, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts, and more.

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