2nd to 3rd year | Employment Lawyer - OH&S

ClearCompany; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Melbourne is seeking a talented Employment Lawyer with 2+ years of experience, focusing on Occupational Health and Safety. The ideal candidate will join a supportive team, manage various employment law matters, and enjoy excellent mentoring and professional development opportunities. This role promotes a better work/life balance and career growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Excellent mentoring

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Better work/life balance

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-admission experience in a similar role.
• Experience in workplace health and safety.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act primarily for employers on workplace health and safety matters.
• Handle workplace relations and dispute resolution.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and conduct investigations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Client-centric approach

Exceptional drafting skills

Ability to operate autonomously

Teamwork

Job description

A fantastic and rewarding career opportunity for a talented 2nd to 3rd year Employment Lawyer - OH&S to really shine! Join a thriving, well-established and highly regarded medium-sized CBD commercial law firm and grow your career in their inclusive and collaborative team.

Our client is renowned for their down to earth culture. They are a supportive and sociable bunch with strong core values, large enough for you to enjoy exposure to high-quality clients, yet small enough to really know and value all of their staff. They are now looking to appoint a suitably experienced Employment Lawyer who can bring further depth and expertise in Occupational Health and Safety!

As a member of the team, you will act primarily for employers and work on a diverse range of matters relating to issues such as:

• Workplace Health and Safety;
• Workplace Relations;
• Anti-discrimination and Equal Opportunity;
• Regulatory Compliance and Investigations;
• Dispute Resolution and Litigation.

To be successful in this role, it is envisaged that you will have already gained sound experience in a similar role, ideally within a similar style of law firm environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• Circa 2+ years post-admission experience;
• Excellent communication skills at all levels and a client-centric, outcome-focused approach;
• Exceptional drafting skills and attention to detail;
• The ability to operate autonomously, manage competing priorities, an approachable nature and genuinely enjoy working in a team environment;
• In return, our client offers a rewarding career path, excellent mentoring and ongoing professional development opportunities.

If your motivators are for a better work/life balance, a strong cohesive and supportive team together with the opportunity to reach the pinnacle of your career within a reputable Melbourne law firm - this one will tick all the boxes!