Job Description
In-House opportunity | Employment & Industrial Relations Focus | Great industry organisation | Inner south-east offices | Part Time | On site parking!
Enjoy the perks of in-house work ... i.e. No billable Hours!
Highly regarded member-based industry organisation
About our client
Our client is a nationally registered employer association located in the beautiful inner south-eastern suburbs.
An opportunity now exists for a motivated Employment / IR Lawyer to join their small in-house legal team and provide crucial business support services to its members.
About this role
Working alongside other employment lawyers, including the Head of Legal, you will provide quality legal advisory and advocacy services across all aspects of employment law.
Advice to members(telephone and email) on wide range of employment law matters such as termination of employment, EEO, discrimination, WHS and award interpretation
Research and prepare draft submissions to Parliament and Regulators on a range of Federal and State Government issues
Contribute to Industrial Relations projects and initiatives
Participate in conciliation and/or mediation conferences
Manage litigated matters (e.g. before Fair Work Commission)
Write articles on relevant subject matter
Attend industry events
About you
The ideal candidate will have:-
3+ years post admission experiencein employment law at a law firm, an industry association or other in-house role
Experience in Employment/IR Law
Interest in high level legislative matters
Excellent negotiation / influencing / drafting skills
Good communication and presentation skills
Ability to embrace opportunities for change and facilitate recent ways of working
What's on offer
friendly and supportive work culture, attractive remuneration PLUS the advantages of working close to home,
part time 3 days a week (one of these days from home if you wish!)
free on-site parking.