Senior Employment Lawyer

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Norton Rose Fulbright Full time

Norton Rose Fulbright is a leading global law firm providing comprehensive legal services to the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions.

We are currently seeking a talented Senior Employment Lawyer to join our esteemed Employment and Labour team in Canberra. Working closely with our market-leading Partner, you will have the opportunity to make your mark in an expanding practice and contribute to staff and practice development.

This role presents exciting potential for career advancement and significant development opportunities, particularly in the area of employment law. As a key member of our team, you will work collaboratively across the NRFA network to provide exceptional client service and drive business growth.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in representing employers in unfair dismissal, discrimination, and general protection claims, as well as experience in advising on enterprise bargaining strategy and implementation, industrial disputes, disciplinary and performance issues, workplace bullying and harassment, organisational restructures, commercial transactions, and transfer of business issues.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Representing employers in contentious employment matters
  • Advising on non-contentious employment matters
  • Collaborating with clients to develop tailored solutions
  • Leading teams on complex matters

Requirements for this role include:

  • A minimum of 2 years PQE + within a reputable employment law practice
  • Experience working across contentious and non-contentious employment matters
  • Confidence to deal directly with clients and work collaboratively across the NRFA network
  • Excellent written, drafting, and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to supervise junior lawyers and lead teams on matters

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment, recognizing its commitment to equality and promoting a culture of respect and understanding.

The estimated annual salary for this position is AU$140,000 - AU$180,000, commensurate with relevant experience, reflecting the level of expertise required and the competitive compensation package offered by Norton Rose Fulbright.


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