Job Description

Leading a Team of In-House Legal Recruiters - Director @ Beacon Legal - Qualified Lawyer

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Overview

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Beacon Legal is partnering with a leading ASX-listed financial services business looking to hire an Employee Relations lawyer in Sydney.

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Why is this a great role?

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This is a standout opportunity to join a high-performing and cooperative employment legal function as an Employee Relations Lawyer.

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In this role, you'll provide strategic and hands-on support in managing complex employee matters, shaping commercial outcomes, and ensuring positive engagement across the business.

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This role is with a repeat client of ours. We can't speak highly enough of the legal team. They are a fantastic group of highly skilled lawyers and excellent human beings. Any lawyer would be lucky to work with them.

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You'll influence how the business approaches key ER initiatives and be seen as a trusted advisor to leaders, HRBPs, and key stakeholders.

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If you're looking for a broad, fast-paced role where you can lead key initiatives, coach people leaders, and contribute to progressive workplace practices, then read on.

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How will this role develop your career?

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You'll work closely with a highly experienced, senior employment lawyer who is known for mentorship and for developing the careers of employment law and ER professionals.

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This role is ideal for a practitioner looking to broaden their ER leadership capability and gain exposure to policy development and the full suite of employee relations work.

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The business operates across a complex national landscape,



meaning you'll gain highly transferable experience working across employment contracting, awards, and policy frameworks.

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Why do lawyers like working here?

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People we have placed into this team say they value:

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- The scope and complexity of the work
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- High-trust relationships with HR and business leaders
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- Opportunities to influence policy and enterprise negotiations
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- Exposure to board-level reporting and strategic projects
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- Supportive culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and psychological safety
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There is also a clear commitment to professional development, and a hybrid working environment with reasonable hours.

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What work will you do?

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In addition to the above, you'll:

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- Offer practical legal guidance to internal partners on staff-related legal issues, including awards interpretation, workplace conflicts, employment terms, and exit processes.
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- Play an active role in a globally connected legal function, helping to keep pace with legislative changes and contributing to frameworks that ensure legal compliance.
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- Support strategic compliance efforts by reviewing, building, and refining procedures that align with evolving employment regulations.
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- Collaborate closely with HR/legal teams to craft, review,



and update internal templates and documentation related to hiring and staff policies.
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- Help digitise and streamline documentation processes through automation tools and platforms.
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- Provide support for employment-related disputes and claims, including those related to termination, workplace behaviour, and contractual obligations after departure.
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- Prepare internal reports for senior leadership and governance committees, ensuring transparency in compliance and legal matters.
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- Facilitate knowledge-sharing by designing and running internal workshops and training initiatives for cross-functional teams.
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What type of person will be successful?

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- Qualified to practise law in Australia or New Zealand.
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- 3+ years of experience in employment law or employee relations.
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- Strong commercial contracting experience.
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- Confident delivering training and advising senior leaders.
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- Skilled in policy development and award interpretation.
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- Excellent verbal and written communication.
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Please apply below or send your CV to [email protected] to arrange a confidential discussion.

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If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're interested in other roles, please get in contact. We have live roles across Australia in both private practice and in-house.

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Get in touch with any of the Beacon Legal team for further details.

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Job details

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- Seniority level: Associate
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- Employment type: Full-time
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- Job function: Legal
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- Industries: Banking and Investment Banking
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📌 Legal Counsel (Employment) (New South Wales)
🏢 Beacon Legal
📍 New South Wales