Senior Employment Lawyer

1 week ago


Melbourne, Australia Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) Full time

Senior Employment Lawyer

Senior Employment Lawyer

Req ID: Department: ERW&S Legal Division: Talent & Culture Location: Melbourne

About Us

At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lawyer to join our Employment Legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing expert employment law and employee relations (ER) advice and support to all areas of the business across a range of employment matters. Some of the things you’ll be working on include - litigation, transactions, ER policy, regulatory matters, projects, and case management of high risk/high profile individual ER matters. You will develop strong collaborative relationships with your ER colleagues and various stakeholders including senior executives, Talent and Culture Heads and external lawyers.

Banking is changing and we’re changing with it, giving our people great opportunities to try new things, learn and grow. Whatever your role at ANZ, you’ll be building your future, while helping to build ours.

Role Type: 12-month opportunity, Full-time

Role Location: Docklands, VIC 

What will your day look like?

Some of your accountabilities include (but are not limited to):

Provide specialist ER services and strategic leadership to senior ANZ management, Talent & Culture Heads, consultants, and advisors to further develop ANZ HR capabilities, the ANZ People Strategy and business goals.

Provide high level strategic and technical support to Group projects and BAU activities.

Provide expert advice for the management of employment law matters and employment law related litigation in tribunals and courts which have implications across ANZ and/or brand/reputational risks.

Exercise discretion to determine when external legal services are required in litigation matters.

Broker external legal services/representation regarding legal action brought against ANZ and provide advice and support to negotiate and achieve optimal outcomes.

Manage litigation budgets with businesses and external legal advisors. Keep work inhouse rather than brief out where possible.

Develop strong working relationships with the Talent & Culture community.

Manage and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including other banks and legal service providers.

Ensure internal stakeholders are provided with quality ER services, with a particular focus on being proactive, efficient and 'adding value'.

What will you bring?

To grow and be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following:

Strong experience as an employment lawyer in a law firm or in-house. 

Experience managing employment litigation and providing employment legal advice.

Experience providing employment legal advice on transfer of business matters.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills

Demonstrated experience and success in managing stakeholders at all levels.

Well-developed influencing, negotiation, and coaching skills.

Ability to build strong relationships.

A desire to continuously learn and grow and to share your learnings with others.


You’re not expected to have % of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.

So why join us?

From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be doing meaningful work that will shape a world where people and communities thrive.

But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. you'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and support you need to take the next big step in your career.

We're a diverse bunch at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.

At ANZ, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because We're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability or access requirement, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.

Job Posting End Date

10/07/ , 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)


  • Employment Lawyers

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ablethorpe Recruitment Full time

    Industrial Relations & Employment Law (Legal) In-house role at a major Australian corporate.Working with other lawyers advise across workplace investigations and other general employment matters.Role will suit candidates between K.Full PD available on request Top Tier client – Band 1 employment team looking for a Work Health and Safety ("WHS") lawyer with...

  • Employment Lawyers

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ablethorpe Recruitment Full time

    Industrial Relations & Employment Law (Legal)In-house role at a major Australian corporate. Working with other lawyers advise across workplace investigations and other general employment matters. Role will suit candidates between K. Full PD available on requestTop Tier client – Band 1 employment team looking for a Work Health and Safety ("WHS") lawyer with...

  • Employment Lawyers

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ablethorpe Recruitment Full time

    Multiple roles on offer across varying levelsIn-house, boutique, mid tier and top tier firms all lookingTop quality work | Leading Employment PartnersThe RolesIn-house role at a major Australian corporate. Working with other lawyers advise across workplace investigations and other general employment matters. Role will suit candidates between K. Full PD...

  • Employment Lawyer

    1 month ago


    Melbourne, Australia Hall & Wilcox Full time

    Permanent, full-time lawyer position Hybrid working, including from modern, open plan offices and WFH.  We provide WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental...

  • Employment Lawyer

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Australia Hall & Wilcox Full time

    Permanent, full-time lawyer position Hybrid working, including from modern, open plan offices and WFH.  We provide WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental...

  • Employment Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

    Our client is a well regarded growing Commercial law firm of approx.40 staff that offersoutstanding career opportunitiesand all the resources you would expect to find at a leading law firm.The culture here can be described as cohesive, social, lively & 'down to earth'.Enjoying steady growth under strong leadership they prioritise empowering their...

  • Employment Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hall & Wilcox Lawyers Full time

    Hybridworking, including from modern, open plan offices and WFH.We provide WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of upto $500 for additional equipment Learningand career development programs for all roles andlevels Flexibleleave options and up to 26 weeks paid parentalleave Freedaily breakfast, office drinks and social events Genuinecommitment to diversity and...

  • Employment Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Burgess Paluch Full time

    Looking to make your next strategic career move? Don't wait -seize this rewarding opportunity with well regarded Commercial law firmExceptional Career OpportunityCohesive, Well Established & Regarded Employment TeamOur client is a well known & regarded Commercial law firm that offers outstanding career opportunities and all the resources you would expect to...

  • Employment Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Burgess Paluch Full time

    Looking to make your next strategic career move? Don't wait -seize this rewarding opportunity with well regarded Commercial law firmExceptional Career OpportunityCohesive, Well Established & Regarded Employment TeamOur client is a well known & regarded Commercial law firm that offers outstanding career opportunities and all the resources you would expect to...

  • employment lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ablethorpe Recruitment Full time

    Employment/Workplace Relations Lawyer - 4 to 10 years PQEProgressive | Innovative | Flexible | No Billables | No timesheetsFast growing firm | NewLaw | Workplace Relations | EmploymentOur Client Our client is a rapidly growing, outcomes focused NewLaw firm. They offer a true alternative to the traditional law firm model with a different and unique experience...

  • Employment Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

    Industrial Relations & Employment Law (Legal)Our client is a well regarded growing Commercial law firm of approx. 40 staff that offersoutstanding career opportunitiesand all the resources you would expect to find at a leading law firm. The culture here can be described as cohesive, social, lively & 'down to earth'. Enjoying steady growth under strong...

  • Employment Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Burgess Paluch Full time

    Looking to make your next strategic career move? Don't wait -seize this rewarding opportunity with well regarded Commercial law firmExceptional Career OpportunityCohesive, Well Established & Regarded Employment TeamOur client is a well regarded growing Commercial law firm of approx. 40 staff that offersoutstanding career opportunitiesand all the resources...

  • Employment Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

    Industrial Relations & Employment Law (Legal)Our client is a well regarded growing Commercial law firm of approx.40 staff that offersoutstanding career opportunitiesand all the resources you would expect to find at a leading law firm. The culture here can be described as cohesive, social, lively & 'down to earth'.Enjoying steady growth under strong...

  • Employment Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Burgess Paluch Full time

    Looking to make your next strategic career move? Don't wait -seize this rewarding opportunity with well regarded Commercial law firmExceptional Career OpportunityCohesive, Well Established & Regarded Employment TeamOur client is a well regarded growing Commercial law firm of approx.40 staff that offersoutstanding career opportunitiesand all the resources you...

  • Employment Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Burgess Paluch Full time

    Looking to make your next strategic career move? Don't wait -seize this rewarding opportunity with well regarded Commercial law firmExceptional Career OpportunityCohesive, Well Established & Regarded Employment TeamOur client is a well known & regarded Commercial law firm that offers outstanding career opportunities and all the resources you would expect to...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Burgess Paluch Full time

    Melbourne CBD.Chuck away the time-sheets and move your career in-house and work across a range of employment law mattersAttractive salary and work life balance + 2 days wfh + onsite parkingBring your expertise and skills to this leadership roleEngaging work in a friendly and dynamic work environmentOur Client: Our client is a legal disruptor in the...

  • Employment Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

    Our client is a well regarded growing Commercial law firm of approx. 40 staff that offers outstanding career opportunities and all the resources you would expect to find at a leading law firm. The culture here can be described as cohesive, social, lively & 'down to earth'. Enjoying steady growth under strong leadership they prioritise empowering their...

  • Employment Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

    Industrial Relations & Employment Law (Legal) Our client is a well regarded growing Commercial law firm of approx. 40 staff that offers outstanding career opportunities and all the resources you would expect to find at a leading law firm. The culture here can be described as cohesive, social, lively & 'down to earth'. Enjoying steady growth under strong...

  • Employment Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Burgess Paluch Full time

    Looking to make your next strategic career move? Don't wait -seize this rewarding opportunity with well regarded Commercial law firmExceptional Career OpportunityCohesive, Well Established & Regarded Employment TeamOur client is a well regarded growing Commercial law firm of approx. 40 staff that offers outstanding career opportunities and all the resources...

  • Employment Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hall & Wilcox Lawyers Full time

    Hybridworking, including from modern, open plan offices andWFH. We provide WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of upto $500 for additional equipmentLearningand career development programs for all roles andlevelsFlexibleleave options and up to 26 weeks paid parentalleaveFreedaily breakfast, office drinks and social eventsGenuinecommitment to diversity and...