Job Title

DISCOVER more opportunities to DEVELOP your talents and THRIVE in a dynamic legal landscape. About the practice K&L Gates Labour, Employment & Workplace Safety group provides advice and representation to a wide range of local and global employers across a wide range of industries covering all aspects of the employment relationship. Working with partners, Stephen Hardy and Leila Moddel in our Sydney office, now is an exciting opportunity to join the partners and the broader teams in a national and global practice. The partner''s represent Australian and international clients on a variety of employment matters including human resources, industrial relations, executive, business protection and complex compliance matters and the employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions, workplace restructuring and business transformation. About the role We currently have an opportunity available for a lawyer or senior associate to join our Labour, Employment & Workplace Safety group in Sydney and work with a team of partners and lawyers across our national and global Labour, Employment & Workplace Safety group. You will be working on advisory, transactional and litigious matters across the entire scope of employment, industrial and workplace safety matters. The work is complex, challenging and often highly sensitive and required to be turned around quickly, however, you will be well supported and given plenty of opportunity to grow and further develop your skills and practice in this cutting-edge area of law. You will have opportunities to work closely with the local partners, other practitioners in the broader Labour, Employment & Workplace Safety team, as well as working on matters autonomously. No two days will be the same one day you could be advising on a heavily contested industrial relations dispute or preparing for an urgent Court hearing to seek injunctive relief in equity litigation and the next, on a client''s site assisting with a workplace health and safety investigation or advising on employment issues arising from a complex corporate transaction, insolvency or business restructure. On a day-to-day basis you will be involved in a wide range of activities including: Representing employers in employment-related disputes such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, and general protection claims Negotiating, drafting and providing advice on employment related documents including, contracts of employment, executive employment arrangements, service agreements and workplace policies Advising on compliance with employment laws and strategies for achieving desired client outcomes Litigating matters in the State and Federal Courts, Tribunals and Commissions and utilising complaint handling and alternative dispute resolution techniques, such as mediation and conciliation Developing and delivering internal and external training programs on a range of employment matters Participating in business development and client relationship activities About you We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who in addition to possessing technical excellence and fantastic client service skills is able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done. As a successful candidate, you will have demonstrated experience in a broad range of employment related matters from both a front end and litigious perspective. You will be well versed in helping clients find practical solutions to legal issues, as well as experience assisting with business development activities. The successful applicant will ideally have 4-7 years PQE experience at a well-regarded firm in its employment and safety team, have exceptional technical abilities and be commercially minded. You should be practical and proactive in your approach, possess strong problem-solving skills and be eager to develop further. A high level of client service is expected as are written and oral communication skills and excellent organisational abilities. The extras K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers. Initiatives include: Professional development programs Structured mentoring program Flexible working options 26 weeks paid parental leave Salary continuance insurance Volunteering opportunities Health and well-being programs - including gym subsidies Social events - social club and sporting teams About Us The firms Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australias leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience. At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience. Located across five continents, we represent a broad array of leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies. We also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well as litigation. We are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worldstechnology, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, among others. Do you like what you see? Please apply via our Careers page at www.klgates.com For more information, please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at tania.brierley@klgates.com For more information about K&L Gates please see our website www.klgates.com Referrals from agencies are not accepted at this time. K&L Gates reserve the right to close advertising earlier at our discretion. K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background. Stay safe when applying on-line and be aware of jobs and employment related scams via scamwatch.gov.au Attachments: - Employee benefits.pdf