Legal Counsel – Employment

Job title: Legal Counsel – Employment

Company: FutureYou


Job description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced employment lawyer to move in-house and join a leading Australian organisation. This role forms part of the high performing legal team reporting into the General Counsel – Corporate Legal. The role will involve assisting with providing tailored legal advice across ER and health and safety matters.Key Responsibilities;

• Providing high quality, strategic and commercially focused legal advice to your business partners (including the Employee Relations team)
• Responsibility for relevant legal templates, including template employment contracts
• Assisting with employment related litigation, including any Federal Court and Supreme Court matters
• Monitoring legislative/regulatory changes and provision of legal advice which may impact operational business processes
• Project managing all legal aspects of new projects and initiatives as directed from time to time
• Continually contributing to the improvement of work systems, processes and planning systems within the legal team.

Key Requirements;

• Ideally a minimum of 4 years PQE
• Experience gained in a top-tier firm or blue chip corporate legal practice, including in employment and workplace health and safety laws
• Outstanding communication and relationship building skills
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Job OfferThis opportunity offers a diverse in-house role within a collegiate and high performing legal team.To apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Suzie Large +61 434 294 665.

Expected salary:

Location: Sydney, NSW

Job date: Sun, 08 Jun 2025 04:19:47 GMT

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