Job Details
Duration: 12 months
Arrangement: Full time (hybrid)
Location: Melbourne

About You

You are a seasoned employment lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' experience, bringing a strong track record from private practice or in-house roles within large organisations.

Your Experience & Expertise
Managing complex employment law matters, including advising on compliance with Work Health and Safety laws and anti-discrimination legislation
Engaging with employment regulators, including the Fair Work Ombudsman and the Fair Work Commission
Monitoring legislative changes and industry best practices, and recommending updates to policies and procedures
Providing reliable BAU employment law support across the business

Your Skills & Attributes
Ability to distill complex legal information into transparent, practical advice for stakeholders at all levels
Strong influencing skills with a collaborative,



solutions-oriented approach
Comfortable managing external-facing issues and adapting to the evolving needs of the organisation

Requirements
Current Australian practising certificate
Right to live and work in Australia

Please note: Payroll remediation experience is not required for this role.

Perks
Flexibility and choice — control over how, when, and where you work, on terms that suit your life.
A genuine partnership — a dedicated Reach team who will get to know you and actively champion your career goals.
The backing of a global firm — the resources, reputation, and culture of Ashurst Perkins Coie, including access to clients doing market-leading work and a refreshingly open and inclusive community.
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📌 Reach Legal Consultant Employment Lawyer Melbourne
🏢 Ashurst Perkins Coie
📍 Melbourne