Category: Legal

Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia

Senior Associate, Employment and Industrial Relations | 4 to 7 years PQE | Melbourne | Permanent, full time

About the Firm

Our client is a leading independent Australian commercial law firm with a national presence. It acts for large corporates, funds and listed entities on complex transactions, disputes and regulatory matters, and is known for practical, commercial advice and long-term client relationships. Its lawyers are ranked in the major legal directories, and the firm runs an active pro bono program supporting low income and disadvantaged people in the community.

The culture is collaborative and down to earth, with teams working closely across offices and practice groups.

The Role

The firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its growing Melbourne employment team, working on high profile industrial relations and employment law matters and playing a key part in advising on and resolving disputes.

The team advises across the full range of employment and industrial relations work: industrial disputes, enterprise bargaining, the application and interpretation of industrial instruments (including wage remediation), disciplinary and performance management (including terminations),



discrimination and harassment complaints, and executive employment and dismissal.

Your work will include:

- Managing a range of employment matters
- Drafting and negotiating employment contracts
- Conducting workplace investigations
- Providing specialist employment support to the firm's corporate and transactional teams
- Reviewing awards, drafting policies and advising on employment law issues

Requirements

- 4 to 7 years PQE in employment and industrial relations, gained in private practice
- Commercial, client focused advice
- Works well under pressure, meets deadlines and works well in a team
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, internally and with clients
- A collaborative, positive approach

Perks

- High profile employment and industrial relations work in a growing team
- Mentoring and structured learning and development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible working
- Wellbeing and social initiatives, pro bono work and employee recognition programs

How to Apply

Click "I'm interested" to apply, or contact Niki Kunovski on 0422 561 621 or [email protected].

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📌 Senior Associate - Employment & Industrial Relations (4 to 7 PQE) (Melbourne)
🏢 Hooker And Heijden
📍 Melbourne