Expert Employment Law Specialist

5 days ago


Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Lawyers Weekly Full time

Employment Law Specialist Opportunity at Aitken Legal

Aitken Legal is a leading boutique law firm specialising in employment law for employers with offices on the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Melbourne.

About Us

We have been providing trusted legal advice to employers for 19 years. Our team of specialist employment lawyers is committed to excellence and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. Our benefits include:

  • Competitive remuneration
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Additional annual leave
  • Professional development opportunities and study assistance
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our thriving Employment Law firm. This is a full-time or part-time role based in our Gold Coast office in Robina.

This is a challenging opportunity to provide expert legal advice and strategic guidance to employers on the full spectrum of employment law matters, including:

  • Employee entitlements
  • Performance management
  • Termination and dismissal
  • Managing injured employees
  • Discrimination, harassment and bullying
  • Restructures and redundancies
  • Workplace health and safety

You will be representing employers in the Fair Work Commission, Federal Court of Australia and other tribunals and courts on employment-related disputes and litigation. You will also be drafting and negotiating employment contracts, enterprise agreements, workplace policies and other employment-related documentation.

In this role, you will undertake workplace investigations and drafting reports, delivering tailored training and presentations on employment law topics. You will work with a supportive and collaborative team.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 8+ years of post-admission experience in employment law advising employers, ideally gained within a law firm
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Australian workplace relations and employment-related legislation and awards
  • Proven track record of successfully advising and representing employers in employment-related disputes and litigation
  • Confidence and ability to provide sound advice to employers in telephone conferences and in-person meetings
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain English to non-legal audiences
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Genuine passion for employment law and for being a true specialist in this area of law


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