Employment Senior Associate

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ashurst LLP Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

  • Flexible work options
  • Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender
  • Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans
  • Genuine opportunities to grow your career through secondments or global opportunities,
  • Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education.
  • We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs.
  • We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The Opportunity:

We currently have an opportunity available for an Employment Senior Associate to be based out of Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.

Our national team are involved in the full range of employment law matters for a diverse client base across a range of industries including: enterprise bargaining and workplace relations, workplace transformation, employment and workplace relations disputes and litigation, global and local employment mobility issues, performance management, employee grievances, officer due diligence and the management of personal liability, compliance with safety laws - audits, protocols and risk management systems, managing incidents, investigations, inquests and prosecutions and designing and conducting training for dealing with all workplace issues.

We are keen to make a long term investment in a Senior Associate, with 6+ years' experience in employment law, who is similarly looking to make a long term career commitment to our Employment practice. The role will work closely with the partners to continue to build the practice. Ashurst has a proven track record in developing lawyers and the vacancy represents an outstanding opportunity for a team-player with strong technical skills and an impressive commercial approach.

To find out more about the team and role responsibilities, please review a copy of the job description attached to the vacancy on our careers site

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

  • 4+ years' employment law experience gained within a top-tier/highly regarded firm preferably across advisory, litigious and transactional work
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Superior drafting ability
  • A commercial approach and an ability to articulate and negotiate effectively
  • A proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service and a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships
  • Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills
  • The ability to be team-focused and also work independently

We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

For more information or if you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact: for a confidential conversation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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