Job Title Reach Legal Consultant | Employment Lawyer | Brisbane Location Brisbane Description The Opportunity Join a leading freight organisation in a role that will strengthen your legal career.
Duration: 3 months Arrangement: Full time (hybrid) Location: Brisbane About You You are an experienced 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: Demonstrated experience advising on a broad range of employment matters Strong knowledge of Australian employment and workplace relations legislation, including the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, modern awards, enterprise agreements and anti-discrimination laws Proven ability to support and lead complex enterprise-wide projects involving employment, safety, governance and organisational change considerations Ability to independently manage a varied legal workload, prioritise competing demands and provide commercially focused advice with minimal supervision Experience drafting and reviewing employment-related documentation, including policies, procedures, employment agreements, investigation reports and executive correspondence Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering closely with senior leaders, People Culture teams, operational stakeholders and executive management Ability to identify legal and operational risks and provide pragmatic solutions that align with business objectives while maintaining legal compliance Experience operating as a trusted legal advisor within an in-house legal team, supporting strategic decision-making across employment and safety matters Attributes: Confident and self-sufficient, with the ability to run matters independently while seeking guidance when appropriate Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,



with the ability to navigate complex employment and safety issues Strong commercial judgement and the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly across all levels of an organisation Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts in a clear and accessible manner Requirements: Current Australian practising certificate Right to live and work in Australia About Reach Reach is the versatile legal resourcing platform of Ashurst Perkins Coie, a global law firm with more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices.
Sitting within Advance, the firm's NewLaw division, we place lawyers and professionals where they're needed most — whether our clients need to meet a surge in demand, cover leave, bridge a recruitment gap, or bring in specialist expertise.
Why join Reach?
Reach gives you the flexibility to build a career that fits your life — not the other way around.
We work with talented consultants across a broad range of specialties, matching the right people with the right opportunities.
Here's what you can expect as a Reach consultant: 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.
Interested?
Ready to find out more?
Apply now or get in touch with Adam Saunders, our Talent Solutions Advisor, at ****** — we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Reach Legal Consultant | Employment Lawyer | Brisbane (Queensland)
🏢 Ashurst
📍 Queensland