Senior Legal Adviser - Employment & Litigation (Hybrid)

Bupa; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Senior Legal Adviser to provide practical, solutions-focused advice on employment and workplace matters across the APAC region. The role handles disputes, regulatory compliance, and advisory work, partnering with senior leaders and external counsel as needed.

Melbourne location preferred, with hybrid flexibility and cross-border collaboration. The successful candidate will have a law degree, a current practising certificate, and experience in employment law and dispute

Qualifications

• Completed a degree in law and hold a current practising certificate.
• Experience in private practice or in-house employment/workplace law and dispute resolution.
• Advocacy experience at State and Federal level (desirable).
• Experience advising on enterprise agreements, modern awards and other industrial instruments.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted legal advice across APAC on employment and litigation matters.
• Manage disputes and litigation and support regulatory compliance.
• Advise stakeholders and engage external counsel as required, aligning with senior legal leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Law degree

Practising certificate

Job description

Bupa is seeking a Senior Legal Adviser to provide practical, solutions-focused advice on employment and workplace matters across the APAC region. The role handles disputes, regulatory compliance, and advisory work, partnering with senior leaders and external counsel as needed.

Melbourne location preferred, with hybrid flexibility and cross-border collaboration. The successful candidate will have a law degree, a current practising certificate, and experience in employment law and dispute