Senior Employment Counsel (12-Month FTC) - Hybrid

Beacon Legal; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Legal is partnering with a global organisation to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel specialising in employment, industrial relations and litigation. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with consideration given to Melbourne, Sydney or other Australian locations, including hybrid working arrangements.

The successful candidate will bring strong employment law expertise, FWC advocacy experience and the ability to manage complex workplace matters and disputes within a sophisticated global

Qualifications

• Admitted lawyer in Australia with a current practising certificate.
• 7+ years’ PQE in employment law or related areas.
• Experience in both private practice and in-house settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice across employment, employee relations and industrial relations.
• Manage employment disputes, litigation and regulatory matters.
• Advise on enterprise agreements, modern awards and industrial instruments.
• Support Fair Work Commission proceedings, including advocacy where appropriate.
• Advise on workplace health and safety and sensitive employment matters.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and external counsel.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation management

Industrial relations

FWC advocacy

Negotiation

Education

Admitted as a lawyer in Australia

Job description

Beacon Legal is partnering with a global organisation to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel specialising in employment, industrial relations and litigation. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with consideration given to Melbourne, Sydney or other Australian locations, including hybrid working arrangements.

The successful candidate will bring strong employment law expertise, FWC advocacy experience and the ability to manage complex workplace matters and disputes within a sophisticated global