Workplace Relations Lawyer - Flexible Hours & Advisory

Law Staff; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Mentoring by Partner

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Law Staff in Brisbane seeks a Lawyer or Associate with 2-4 years' post-admission experience to advise employers across construction, not-for-profit, social and community sectors on workplace matters. You will work directly with an experienced Partner, gaining exposure to advisory and disputes while developing expertise in WHS and investigations.

You will handle employment contracts, policies, compliance issues and various disputes, with mentoring and opportunities to take ownership of matters.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years post-admission experience in employment law or workplace relations.
• Experience across advisory and dispute resolution matters.
• Solid understanding of Australian employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act.
• Exposure to enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, WHS matters is advantageous.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to deliver commercially focused advice.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to client service.
• Interest in developing client relationships and business development.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers on contracts, policies and compliance obligations.
• Managing unfair and general protections claims.
• Advising on enterprise bargaining and industrial disputes.
• Acting in employment-related litigation and dispute resolution.
• Advising on post-employment restraints and restraints of trade.
• Handling discrimination, harassment and workplace bullying matters.
• Providing strategic advice on organisational change and restructures.
• Advising on transfer of business and contractor arrangements.
• Assisting with workplace health and safety matters and investigations.

Skills

Employment law

Dispute resolution

Client advisory

Research & drafting

Education

Law degree

Admitted solicitor

Job description

Law Staff in Brisbane seeks a Lawyer or Associate with 2-4 years' post-admission experience to advise employers across construction, not-for-profit, social and community sectors on workplace matters. You will work directly with an experienced Partner, gaining exposure to advisory and disputes while developing expertise in WHS and investigations.

You will handle employment contracts, policies, compliance issues and various disputes, with mentoring and opportunities to take ownership of matters.