Special Counsel for WHS Legal Practice

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Norton Rose Fulbright Full time
  • Collaborative Work Environment
  • Prestigious Global Law Firm
  • Flexible Part-time Position

Norton Rose Fulbright stands as a premier legal entity, delivering comprehensive business law services to leading corporations and financial institutions worldwide. With a robust team of over 4000 legal professionals across more than 58 offices globally, we are committed to excellence.

Our Work, Health and Safety (WHS) law practice is distinguished as one of Australia's foremost teams in this field. The increasing demand for our expertise has opened a position for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to enhance our practice. This role involves close collaboration with both local and national partners to expand our offerings and take the lead on various assignments. Our team addresses a wide spectrum of WHS legal matters for a diverse clientele spanning multiple industries. We are particularly interested in candidates seeking part-time engagement (3 or 4 days per week).

Key Responsibilities

  • Advising on compliance with WHS legal standards
  • Responding to WHS incidents and providing guidance on regulatory actions
  • Conducting gap analyses of WHS management frameworks
  • Representing clients in WHS-related litigation
  • Contributing to presentations, publications, and business development initiatives

Essential Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in a reputable Employment or WHS practice
  • Excellent written, drafting, and verbal communication abilities
  • Strong client relationship management skills
  • Effective time management and organizational capabilities to handle multiple projects and competing priorities

The ideal candidate will be a motivated, focused, and dynamic professional. At Norton Rose Fulbright, we offer genuine career advancement opportunities within a team environment celebrated for its collaborative spirit, dedication to client service, and commitment to professional growth. Compensation will align with relevant experience.

Norton Rose Fulbright champions diversity and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees can express their authentic selves. We actively contribute to the communities we serve, reinforcing our strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Our team engages in various activities that make a positive impact on local and global communities, including pro bono legal services, charitable contributions, volunteering, and environmental support.

We are proud to have been recognized as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a silver employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

To submit your application, please utilize the 'Apply' button below. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing workplace adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully engage in the application or interview process, please reach out for support.

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