EOI In-House Counsel (5+PQE), ER & IR

Wolf & Williams; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolf & Williams, a leading technology company, seeks expressions of interest from experienced Employment Lawyers for an upcoming in-house contract opportunity. You will work within a high-performing legal team, partnering with HR and business leaders to deliver practical commercial advice on workplace matters.

You will advise on grievances, disciplinary matters, performance management, terminations, investigations, and regulatory inquiries, while supporting external counsel and strategic

Qualifications

• Admitted lawyer with demonstrated employment law experience.
• Experience in private practice and/or in-house environment.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment and workplace relations legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employment law and workplace relations advice.
• Advise on grievances, disciplinary matters, performance management and terminations.
• Manage workplace investigations and employment disputes.
• Support litigation, regulatory inquiries and external counsel management.
• Advise on employment policies, compliance obligations and legislative developments.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify and mitigate employment-related risks.
• Assist with strategic projects and workplace initiatives as required.

Skills

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Workplace relations

Litigation support

Education

Bachelor of Laws or JD

Job description

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from experienced Employment Lawyers interested in an upcoming in-house contract opportunity within a leading global technology business.

You will join a high-performing legal team, and you will partner closely with HR and business leaders to provide commercial employment law advice across a broad range of workplace matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day employment law and workplace relations advice;
• Advising on employee grievances, disciplinary matters, performance management and terminations;
• Managing workplace investigations and employment disputes;
• Supporting litigation, regulatory enquiries and external counsel management;
• Advising on employment policies, compliance obligations and legislative developments;
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to identify and mitigate employment-related risks; and
• Assisting with strategic projects and workplace initiatives as required

About you

• Admitted lawyer with demonstrated employment law experience;
• Experience gained in a reputable law firm, or a combination of both private practice and in-house;
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment and workplace relations legislation; and
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.