Legal Director

Join to apply for the Legal Director - Employment Law role at Serco1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Legal Director - Employment Law role at SercoSerco is a place where you can growJoin a team of 12,000+ professionals across Asia Pacific (APAC) and experience a place of challenge, opportunity, and reward.BenefitsWe offer lots of headroom for you to grow and flexible benefits to suit you in every stage of your life and career, including:Serco is a place where you can growJoin a team of 12,000+ professionals across Asia Pacific (APAC) and experience a place of challenge, opportunity, and reward.BenefitsWe offer lots of headroom for you to grow and flexible benefits to suit you in every stage of your life and career, including:Central Sydney CBD location for easy commuting and collaborationFlexible work arrangements that support your lifestyleStrong commitment to inclusion, safety and belongingLong-term, stable government-backed contractsAccess to diverse and meaningful projects across public sectorsA workplace that values your voice and expertiseMake an impact at SercoWe're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Employment Lawyer to join our high-performing Legal and Risk team in Sydney.
In this newly structured role, you'll lead the delivery of strategic and consistent employment law advice across all operational business units in the Asia Pacific.
You'll be instrumental in managing workplace compliance, employment litigation, and industrial relations matters—helping Serco meet its commitments under the Fair Work Act and relevant industrial instruments.As a Legal Director – Employment in the Legal and Risk team, you'll make a positive impact by:Managing legal responses and representation in employment law forums such as the FWC, FWO, and AHRCProviding expert advice on Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards, and employment contractsSupporting investigations, complaints, and regulatory inquiries (e.g. WorkSafe, Comcare)Advising on employment contract templates, wages compliance and legal risks in customer bidsPartnering with internal stakeholders and HR to ensure legally sound workplace practicesLeading communication on employment law changes across the businessSerco is a place for youTo Be Successful In This Role You'll Have8–10+ years' experience as an Employment Lawyer with FWC and regulatory experienceA Bachelor of Laws and an Unrestricted Practicing CertificateDemonstrated ability to interpret and apply the Fair Work Act and related instrumentsStrong interpersonal and written communication skillsProven experience advising senior stakeholders on complex workplace mattersA proactive, self-driven approach and comfort working autonomouslyIn joining us, you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with trusted leaders that will help you achieve your goals.
Here, you will appreciate a flexible approach to work-life that comes with working at a company with long-term government-backed contracts.Are you ready to do important work that really matters?
At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world's most urgent and complex challenges.We focus on serving governments all over the globe.
The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in Health, Defence, Maritime, Justice, and Community Services.We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, veterans and people with disability.By joining Serco you'll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.Impact a better future at SercoSeniority level Seniority level DirectorEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function LegalIndustries IT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Serco by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Legal Director" roles.
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