Senior Legal Advisor

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeEmployment Full time $150,000 - $170,000

Job Title: Senior Legal Advisor - Employment Focus

Join our team to apply for this role that involves providing high-level legal advice and advocacy services across all aspects of employment law.

Responsibilities:

  • Advise members on wide range of employment relations matters including disciplinary matters, performance-related issues, termination of employment, EEO, discrimination, WHS and award interpretation, health & safety, equal opportunity and diversity, industrial disputes, payment of entitlements, injury and return to work processes, workcover, recruitment and retention strategies and conflict resolution;
  • Mentor and coach members in employee relation conversations;
  • Provide consulting services to members which could involve regional and interstate travel from time to time;
  • Research and prepare draft submissions to Parliament and Regulators on a range of Federal and State Government issues
  • Contribute to Industrial Relations projects and initiatives
  • Participate in conciliation and/or mediation conferences
  • Manage litigated matters (e.g. before Fair Work Commission)
  • Write articles on relevant subject matter
  • Attend industry events
About the Role

This is a pivotal role in our member engagement team where you will provide quality legal advisory and advocacy services across all aspects of employment law. As a senior legal advisor, you will play a key role in advising members on employment relations matters, mentoring and coaching members in employee relation conversations, and providing consulting services to members.

You will also be responsible for researching and preparing draft submissions to Parliament and Regulators, contributing to Industrial Relations projects and initiatives, participating in conciliation and/or mediation conferences, managing litigated matters, writing articles on relevant subject matter, and attending industry events.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years post-admission experience in employment law at a law firm, an industry association or other in-house role, with excellent negotiation/drafting skills and good communication/presentation skills.

About You

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, results-driven, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

What's On Offer

In return, we offer a friendly and supportive work culture, attractive remuneration, hybrid working options, and free on-site parking.

This is a rare gem indeed, offering a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a talented team of professionals.

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