Workplace Relations Lawyer

Holding Redlich; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern offices

Flexible hours and leave

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

Holding Redlich is seeking an employment lawyer to join our Brisbane team, focusing on representing employers across a range of workplace matters. The role involves advising on restraints, unfair dismissal, enterprise bargaining and industrial disputes, with exposure to health and safety and investigations.

You will contribute to business development, marketing activities and client workshops, while benefiting from a supportive environment that fosters development and career growth within a

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to tailor advice to the audience.
• Keen eye for detail and strong drafting skills.
• Genuine team player with client liaison experience and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent employers on post-employment restraints, unfair or unlawful dismissal, enterprise bargaining and industrial disputes.
• Assist with compliance with workplace laws and health and safety matters; support investigations as needed.
• Participate in business development, newsletters, client events and workshops; manage time recording, billing and matter control.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Team player

Client liaison

Education

Law degree

Job description

About The Team

You will join a well-respected national employment team headed by our partners who are recognised by their peers as leaders in the field across offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. Our Brisbane team currently comprises seasoned Partner Louise Hogg, an experienced Special Counsel and Senior Associate, and supportive Legal Assistant.

About The Role

As a member of this close-knit team, you will act primarily for employers and work on a diverse range of matters relating to issues such as post-employment restraints, unfair or unlawful dismissal, enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, compliance with workplace laws, organisational change strategy and management, sexual harassment and discrimination. We also anticipate further exposure to workplace health and safety and workplace investigations, an area for expansion within our team.

This is a great opportunity to undertake interesting and varied work with a good balance of frontend and backend work with a focus on clients from the construction, NFP and social and community sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive environment that genuinely fosters development and career growth. You will actively participate in the marketing activities of the group, including writing articles for newsletters and bulletins, and attendance and presentation at client events and workshops.

About You

You will be a 2-4 year post admitted lawyer, and we will consider candidates at Lawyer to Associate level.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication, including sound drafting skills with demonstrated experience in tailoring advice and communication to your audience. You will also have a keen eye for detail, be a genuine team player and have an understanding, commensurate with your experience, of the Australian laws relating to:

• employment disputes;
• employment contracts;
• industrial relations;
• enterprise bargaining;
• dismissal claims;
• discrimination claims;
• workplace bullying;
• restraint of trade claims;
• transfer of business;
• independent contractors;
• Fair Work Act compliance;
• work health and safety.

You will pride yourself on keeping abreast of the law and be eager to learn and develop as a lawyer under the guidance of more experienced practitioners.

You will show an aptitude for the business of private legal practice in relation to time recording, billing, debtor management and matter control (including client liaison). You will also enjoy working with, guiding and learning from clients, and be focused on excellent customer service.

Who We Are

Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia’s largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.

Employee Benefits

At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.

• A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
• Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
• Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.

Firm awards and citations

We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.

• Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
• Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
• Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30 The Best Lawyers in Australia™ awards/3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ awards
• Doyle’s Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
• Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession

Community & impact

We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.

• Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
• Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
• International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
• Red Cross Life Blood group donations

What’s next?

For further information, please visit our Careers website.

To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Lauren Steers-Lemai, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9914 or [e-mail].