Employment Counsel

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Wolf & Williams Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

A market-leading International hospitality group is seeking an
Employment lawyer on a part-time basis
to join its Sydney office.

This role represents a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing organisation with a strong reputation for collaboration, innovation, and people-centric leadership.

Position Description

Reporting to the
Head of People
, you will play a key role in overseeing employment law, compliance, and workplace relations across multiple jurisdictions including Australia, Asia, and Europe.

Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Employment Law Strategy & Policy Development
    – Oversee and enhance employment-related frameworks and governance.
  • Compliance & Business Process Management
    – Ensure compliance across all operating regions.
  • Employment Relations Advice & Coaching
    – Provide practical guidance to HR and management teams.
  • Negotiation & Dispute Management
    – Support the business in managing disputes and workplace issues.
  • Workplace Planning & Change Management
    – Partner with the People team on organisational change initiatives.
  • Project Leadership
    – Manage and contribute to employment-related strategic projects.

Ideal Candidate

  • At least 4 years' employment law experience
    , ideally gained within a leading firm or in-house environment.
  • Experience in
    industrial relations
    , including working with unions and employee representatives.
  • Strong understanding of employment contracts, workplace policies, investigations, and performance management.
  • Exposure to
    litigation and dispute management
    .
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
  • A collaborative, commercial mindset with the ability to operate confidently across diverse jurisdictions.

This is a
part-time role (3–4 days per week)
offering excellent flexibility within a supportive, well-established team.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working environment
  • Rare part-time role for either 3 or 4 days a week.
  • Car parking
    and additional leave benefits
  • Global staff discounts
    on all hotel brands

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact
Sam Gray
at

or call

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