Employment and Labour Specialist

5 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Norton Rose Fulbright Full time

Norton Rose Fulbright is a leading international law firm providing full business law services to the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions.

We are seeking an Employment and Labour Specialist to join our Melbourne team, working with Partners and lawyers across various sectors. This role presents an opportunity to get involved in interesting employment and workplace health and safety (WHS) matters, collaborating with clients from the public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise on WHS and employment legal compliance
  • Represent employers in defence of WHS prosecutions and enforcement notices
  • Advise and represent employers during regulatory investigations
  • Act in unfair dismissal, discrimination, and general protections claims
  • Provide guidance on industrial relations matters, including right of entry, disputes, enterprise bargaining, and industrial action
  • Resolve post-employment confidentiality and restraint of trade disputes
  • Manage employee disciplinary and performance issues, as well as ill and injured workers
  • Address psychosocial health, workplace bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment matters, including conducting investigations
  • Assist with organisational restructures, commercial transactions, and transfer of business issues
  • Collaborate with national and global teams on cross-border matters and project delivery
  • Conduct business development and marketing initiatives, including client training and external seminars

Requirements:

  • At least 2 years' PQE experience in a reputable employment law practice
  • Experience working across contentious and non-contentious employment matters
  • Background or desire to work in WHS matters
  • Confidence in dealing directly with clients and working collaboratively across the NRFA network
  • Excellent written, drafting, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong time management and organisational skills

The successful candidate will be a motivated and driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment. At Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, you can expect genuine career prospects, competitive remuneration commensurate with experience ($120,000 - $180,000 per annum), and a supportive team culture that prioritises professional development and client satisfaction. We value diversity and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, and LGBTI individuals.



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