Labour and Employment Lawyer

Axiom, a global leader in alternative legal services, is working with a globally recognized technology company seeking an experienced Labour and Employment lawyer to serve as interim senior legal counsel on their legal team. This will be a full-time, 12-month role, based in either Sydney or Melbourne. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a high-caliber team, providing thoughtful and practical legal guidance to a diverse group of internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and pragmatic legal advice to internal stakeholders, with particular emphasis on regulatory compliance and changes for gig economy workers.
• Liaise with union leaders, negotiate key terms of collective bargaining agreements, and provide guidance on employment concerns for wage and hourly workers.
• Review, draft, and update policies, procedures, and playbooks to align with changing legislation and technology.
• Manage employment-related disputes and mitigate risk and potential litigation.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience focusing on labour and employment law in Australia.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Employment Laws and the Fair Work Act.
• Awareness of new or pending federal and state legislation, rules and regulations, and industry developments and trends with particular focus on gig economy and wage and hour workers.
• Experience working independently and cross-functionally.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Must have full Australian working rights and be eligible to practice in Australia

Why Join Axiom?

World-class clients – our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with premier companies, including F100 and ASX-listed organisations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.

Flexibility – we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility – in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time – we match you with opportunities to help you reach these goals.

A dedicated talent team – we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional, by assigning you a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements

Referral bonus – once you start working with us, refer your legal peers and enjoy a generous referral bonus as a thank you for expanding the Axiom community

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Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today's business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

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