Overview
NEW ROLE – Exciting chance for a Legal Counsel to join the in-house team of a successful Australian company. Be part of the growth with a top of the market salary.
Our client is an Australian success story with diversified interests in services and industrial space. They seek a Legal Counsel with expertise in Employment/IR to join the thriving in-house team and contribute to the business strategy and protection of the company's interests.
Responsibilities
Advising on employment disputes relating to termination of employment, unfair dismissal, post-employment restraints, redundancy, and contractor agreements.
Provide legal support to negotiate and draft enterprise bargaining agreements.
Support strategic bargaining through benchmarking, trend assessment, and comparative analysis.
Qualifications
5 to 8+ years' experience in Employment/IR law (PQE considered from 5–8 years) with in-house or advisory backgrounds.




Experience advising on employment relations and industrial relations matters; ability to contribute to strategy and risk management.
Willingness to consider 4 days per week for suitable senior candidates.
Eligible to work in Australia.
What's on Offer
Permanent role with a mix of blue-collar and skilled settings; full-time or part-time considered; growth-focused in-house team; competitive salary.
To Apply
Please apply online using the links in this advertisement. You may also contact the recruitment team for more information.
About Us
Ablethorpe Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment agency operating in Australia and internationally. Our team has been awarded Best Agency (Legal) VIC and Best Legal Recruiter (Stuart Ablethorpe) VIC * across the Sourcr Awards. For confidential discussions about your next in-house legal or private practice role, contact our consultants.
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📌 Legal Counsel – Employment Law Blue Collar And Professional Melbourne
🏢 Ablethorpe Recruitment
📍 Melbourne