Employment Lawyer

Clario; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for career progression

Job summary

Clario seeks an experienced Employment Lawyer for a 6-9 month secondment in Melbourne. This role requires deep knowledge of employment law and industrial relations as the selected candidate will support an in-house legal team. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a background in employment law, and proactive problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years post-admission experience (PQE).
• Experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal function.
• Ability to balance legal risk and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment law matters including agreements, terminations, and workplace investigations.
• Navigate complex industrial relations issues and provide legal advice to HR.
• Draft and review workplace policies and assist in claims or regulatory investigations.

Skills

Employment law

Industrial relations

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Australian Legal Practitioner

Job description

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Clario connects Australian-qualified lawyers with leading in-house legal teams on a flexible basis.

Our team has deep legal industry experience in lawyer engagement, legal operations, technology and customer experience.

Our people have worked with 65% of Australia’s leading corporate and government organisations and are experts at providing seconded lawyers for special projects or helping in-house legal teams manage peaks and troughs in demand.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Employment Lawyer to join a prominent in-house legal team in Melbourne on a 6-9 month secondment (with the potential to extend). This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in employment law and industrial relations within on of Australia's largest employers and most recognisable brands.

You’ll be working closely with the Head of Industrial Relations, Legal, HR and business leaders on a range of complex workplace matters and projects while helping to manage legal risk and support compliance in a highly regulated space.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on employment law matters including employment agreements, awards, terminations, performance management and workplace investigations
• Navigate complex industrial relations issues, including union engagement and enterprise bargaining
• Draft and review workplace policies, contracts, and dispute correspondence
• Provide practical legal advice to HR and operational leaders on workforce strategy and compliance
• Assist in responding to claims or regulatory investigations (e.g. Fair Work Commission matters)
• Monitor legislative changes and provide updates to stakeholders
• Contribute to training and internal guidance materials
  
  

About You:

• Qualified Australian Legal Practitioner with 4-8 years post-admission experience (PQE)
• Strong background in employment law with demonstrable industrial relations experience
• Previous experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal function
• Excellent communication and advisory skills with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial outcomes
• Comfortable working with HR, senior leaders, and external counsel
• Proactive, professional, and adaptable in a fast-paced setting
• Full Australian working rights (Clario is not currently able to offer visa sponsorship)
  
  

Why Join Us?

We Make Work Fun

• We make doing business simple and easy
• We are authentic, positive and solutions-oriented
• We celebrate our successes, no matter how small
  
  

We see the world differently:

• We are curious, open-minded and outward-looking
• We cultivate a learning culture that builds deep expertise
• We work smarter to drive value and performance
  
  

People matter most:

• We are client and lawyer-centric
• We believe in building long-term relationships
• Honesty is at the heart of everything we do
  
  

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to apply your employment law skills in a new and impactful way, we’d love to hear from you. Please hit “Apply” or reach out to [e-mail].

To learn more about Clario and how secondment roles can help you shape a flexible and fulfilling legal career, visit www.clario.com.au.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Job function

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