Employment Lawyer

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Norton Rose Fulbright Full time

Norton Rose Fulbright is a leading international law firm with a global presence. We provide our clients with expert advice on business law matters, including employment and labour law.

Job Description:

We are seeking an Associate to join our Melbourne team, working closely with Partners Melinda Bell and Nicki Milionis. The successful candidate will be involved in various litigious and non-litigious employment and WHS matters across the public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Advise on WHS and employment legal compliance
  • Represent employers in defence of WHS prosecutions and internal/external review of enforcement notices
  • Advise and represent employers during regulatory investigations
  • Unfair dismissal, discrimination, and general protections claims
  • Industrial relations matters, including right of entry, disputes, enterprise bargaining, and industrial action
  • Post-employment confidentiality and restraint of trade disputes
  • Employee disciplinary and performance issues, management of ill and injured workers
  • Risks to psychosocial health, workplace bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment matters, including investigations
  • Organisational restructures, commercial transactions, and transfer of business issues
  • Cross-border matters and project delivery with national and global teams
Requirements:
  • 1-4 years PQE in a well-recognised employment law practice
  • Experience in contentious and non-contentious employment matters
  • WHM experience or desire to work in this area
  • Confidence in dealing directly with clients and collaborating across NRFA networks
  • Excellent written, drafting, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong time management and organisational skills
Benefits:

Norton Rose Fulbright offers its employees genuine career prospects, an excellent team environment, and a collaborative culture. Our firm has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Our salary range is commensurate with relevant experience, estimated at $150,000-$200,000 per annum. This position requires an energetic, driven, and focused individual who can contribute to the success of our team.



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