Workplace Relations & Safety Associate or Senior Associate

Mills Oakley; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to gyms and studios across. 

Study and exam leave

Competitive referral bonus

Other amazing perks!

Job summary

Mills Oakley in Melbourne is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE in Workplace Relations to join our Melbourne Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety practice (WRES). The team works with an exceptional employer client base and offers mentoring in a supportive, collaborative environment.

You will develop expertise across employee relations, employment law, EEO, industrial relations and safety matters while delivering practical, commercial advice to employers

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ PQE in Workplace Relations.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience advising employers.
• Excellent client service, initiative and teamwork.
• Ability to handle high-level and challenging matters.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on a broad range of employee relations, employment law, EEO, industrial relations and safety matters.
• Provide technical legal advice to employers.
• Engage with clients and contribute to high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Workplace Relations

Legal Advisory

Client Service

Teamwork

Job description

Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety - Associate/Senior Associate

A great career opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE in Workplace Relations.

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

A great career opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE in Workplace Relations to join our Melbourne Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety practice (WRES). The team you would join consists of two highly regarded Partners with substantial practices, two Senior Associates and other lawyers and graduates who you will work closely with on the full breadth of employee relations, employment law, EEO, industrial relations, and the defence of safety matters.

The team has a long-standing and fantastic employer client base, many of whom have over 5000 employees, and you will be exposed to a wide variety of matters. You will also be directly exposed to the clients and work on high level and challenging work which will pave the way for clear progression. The team is happy, inclusive, collaborative, and cohesive in nature and respects work/life balance. You will be provided with excellent mentoring. The Partners are very hands-on and work closely with the team members.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in a reputable workplace relations practice. You will have strong commercial acumen and have experience providing technical legal advice to employers. Enjoyment of practising in Workplace Relations is a must. The successful candidate will be solutions-focused and will demonstrate excellent client service, initiative, enthusiasm, and teamwork. For those aspiring to promotion, we are proud to have very transparent criteria and processes for promotion at all levels, including up to partnership.

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Dress for your day;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
• Study and exam leave;
• Competitive referral bonus; and
• Other amazing perks!

Apply

All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.

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