Employment Law Specialist

5 days ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Aitken Legal Full time
Employment Law Specialist - Senior Associate/Special Counsel

Aitken Legal is seeking an experienced Employment Law Specialist to join our team as a Senior Associate/Special Counsel in our Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast office.

About the Role:

  • As an Employment Law Specialist, you will work exclusively with employers, providing expert advice on all facets of employment law, including performance management, termination, redundancies, workplace bullying, sexual harassment, workplace health and safety, and more.
  • You will defend clients in litigation matters, such as unfair dismissal, general protection, discrimination, and underpayment claims.
  • Responsibilities will include undertaking workplace investigations, managing your own matters under supervision, and working directly with clients to deliver excellence and build strong ongoing relationships.
  • You will work with businesses of varying sizes, from small family businesses to large private corporations across all industries, as well as working with State and Local Government bodies.
  • As an Employment Law Specialist, you will be involved in business development opportunities, including presenting seminars, webinars, writing articles, attending networking events, and working closely with our Client Relationship & Marketing Manager to develop a strong brand within the industry.
  • You will work with a supportive and collaborative team of lawyers and support staff, many of whom have 10+ years' service with the firm, due to our great culture.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years' experience working in employment law with employers in Australia.
  • A genuine passion for employment law and for being a true specialist in this area of law.
  • A strong work ethic and excellent time management and communication skills.
  • A proactive approach to delivering practical solutions to solve complex legal issues within client time frames.
  • The knowledge/experience to provide sound advice to clients in meetings or telephone conferences.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and the enthusiasm/willingness to provide mentoring to junior lawyers.
  • Strong networking and business development skills to build a strong client base.
  • A desire to always deliver excellence to our clients.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience working with public sector clients, in particular Queensland Government and Local Government.
  • Being an Accredited Specialist in Workplace Relations Law.

About Aitken Legal:

Aitken Legal is a boutique employment law firm and is a leader in Employment Law, specializing in only advising Employers. We have offices on the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, and in Melbourne.

We are a welcoming, engaging, and friendly team committed to supporting and developing our people. We take enormous pride in our work and strive to always deliver excellence to our clients, but we do not require our lawyers to work excessive hours or to work on weekends. We trust our team to deliver and do not have strict budgets. We provide flexibility when needed as we appreciate that we all have personal lives, and we understand that family is important.

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