Associate - Employment & Industrial Relations (2 to 4 PQE)

Hooker and Heijden - Insurance and Underwriting Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Pro bono initiatives

Job summary

Hooker and Heijden - Insurance and Underwriting Recruitment in Brisbane is seeking an Associate in Employment and Industrial Relations with 2 to 4 years PQE. The role partners with the Brisbane employment team and interacts with Melbourne and Sydney teams on national matters.

The role covers disputes, enterprise bargaining, wage instruments, terminations and policies, with exposure to a national practice and direct partner mentoring.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years PQE in employment and industrial relations, gained in private practice.
• Commercial, client-focused advice.
• Works well under pressure, meets deadlines, and works well in a team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, internally and with clients.
• A collaborative, positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Advising on and helping resolve high profile employment and industrial relations disputes
• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts
• Conducting workplace investigations
• Providing specialist employment support to the firm's corporate and transactional teams
• Reviewing awards, drafting policies and advising on employment law issues

Skills

PQE 2-4 years in Employment IR

Commercial, client-focused advice

Strong communication

Team player

Deadline-oriented

Job description

Associate - Employment & Industrial Relations (2 to 4 PQE)

Associate, Employment and Industrial Relations | 2 to 4 years PQE | Brisbane | Permanent, full time

About the Firm

Our client is a leading independent Australian commercial law firm with a national presence. It acts for large corporates, funds and listed entities on complex transactions, disputes and regulatory matters, and is known for practical, commercial advice and long-term client relationships. Its lawyers are ranked in the major legal directories, and the firm runs an active pro bono program supporting low income and disadvantaged people in the community.

The culture is collaborative and down to earth, with teams working closely across offices and practice groups.

The Role

This is a newly created Associate role in the firm's Brisbane employment practice, created through growth. You will work directly with the Brisbane employment partner and alongside the firm's Melbourne and Sydney employment teams on national matters.

The team advises across the full range of employment and industrial relations work: industrial disputes, enterprise bargaining, the application and interpretation of industrial instruments (including wage remediation), disciplinary and performance management (including terminations), discrimination and harassment complaints, and executive employment and dismissal.

Your work will include:

• Advising on and helping resolve high profile employment and industrial relations disputes
• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts
• Conducting workplace investigations
• Providing specialist employment support to the firm's corporate and transactional teams
• Reviewing awards, drafting policies and advising on employment law issues

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years PQE in employment and industrial relations, gained in private practice
• Commercial, client focused advice
• Works well under pressure, meets deadlines and works well in a team
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, internally and with clients
• A collaborative, positive approach

• A newly created role with direct partner exposure and national work
• Mentoring and structured learning and development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible working
• Wellbeing and social initiatives, pro bono work and employee recognition programs