Sydney – Hybrid Working (2 to 3 days in the office)Senior Legal Counsel – EmploymentLeadership RoleSydney – Hybrid Working (2 to 3 days in the office)A leading Australian company is seeking an employment senior legal counsel.
The role will report into the General Counsel - Legal and Risk andinvolve working closely with senior management and stakeholders across the business.
This is a leadership role within an established team which supports the organisation across employment, workplace relations, defamation litigation, discrimination litigation, conduct and integrity, and safety.Key ResponsibilitiesProviding strategic legal advice on a range of employment and workplace mattersProviding expert advice on employment and workplace relations matters, with a focus on disputes managementAssisting in developing policies and procedures in line with legislative requirementsMonitoring and identifying emerging employment and work place issues and developmentsWorking closely with and advising the People & Culture team with managing and resolving workplace complaints and investigations and disciplinary proceedings.Acting as the central legal escalation point for the most complex,



sensitive and high‐risk employment and conduct disputesLeading the preparation of evidence, submissions and affidavits for Court and Commission proceedingsContributing to a team-oriented and high-performing team environment.Key RequirementsIdeally a minimum of 10 years PQEPrevious employment law experience gained from a renowned law firm or In-House organisationDemonstrated ability to provide strategic advice and counsel in relation to complex legal issues in the areas of employee relations, industrial relations, WHS and anti-discrimination laws.Proven experience in advising across a broad range of employment-related areas, including; appropriate workplace behaviour, workplace health and safety, performance management, disciplinary proceeding and workplace complaints and investigations.Strong commercial acumen and the ability to prioritise multiple matters and stakeholdersExcellent influencing and negotiating skillsA positive attitude and someone who enjoys working as part of a team as well as autonomously.
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel - Employment (Sydney)
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