Senior Employment Lawyer - Education & Workplace Relations

Lead Group Consultancy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Lead Group Consultancy seeks a Senior Employment Lawyer to join its Melbourne team as a Senior Associate or Special Counsel. You will advise on complex employment, industrial relations and education-law matters, managing disputes and providing strategic guidance to education-sector clients.

You will mentor junior lawyers, develop client relationships, and contribute to the growth of an established national practice. Flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Qualifications

• Senior Lawyer with 5+ years' post-admission experience.
• Strong background in employment law, workplace relations or workplace safety.
• Experience providing strategic advice and managing complex disputes.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and client relationship skills.
• Education-sector experience is highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex employment and industrial relations matters, including enterprise bargaining, termination, performance management and workplace investigations.
• Manage employment disputes, discrimination claims and workplace litigation.
• Provide strategic advice on workplace safety, child safety, regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the growth of an established national practice.

Skills

Employment Law

Workplace Relations

Workplace Safety

Job description

Lead Group Consultancy seeks a Senior Employment Lawyer to join its Melbourne team as a Senior Associate or Special Counsel. You will advise on complex employment, industrial relations and education-law matters, managing disputes and providing strategic guidance to education-sector clients.

You will mentor junior lawyers, develop client relationships, and contribute to the growth of an established national practice. Flexible working arrangements may be considered.