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Senior Legal Counsel - Employment & IR focus2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Legal People provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Legal People. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$160,000.00/yr - A$170,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from Legal PeoplePrincipal Consultant @ Legal People |Legal Recruiter - Lawyers & Support & Legal HR Specialist |Feel free to call me on 0418 146 582 for a privateExclusive to Legal People! | Employment & IR Focus | Rare In-House role | National Employer Organisation | Inner South-East Offices | Hybrid options!Enjoy the perks of in-house work... Escape timesheets/billable Hours!Join Highly Regarded National Member-Based Industry OrganisationEnjoy Exposure to a Wide Range of Employee Relations/HR + Other Legal MattersAbout our client...Our client is a well established nationally registered employer association, supporting over 2,600 independent businesses nationwide. They are located in the beautiful inner south-eastern suburbs. An opportunity now exists for an experienced Employment / IR Lawyer to join their dedicated member engagement team and provide crucial employment law advice to its members.About this role...Reporting to the CEO (who is also a lawyer), you will play a pivotal role in their member engagement team. Here you will provide quality legal advisory and advocacy services across all aspects of employment law.As such, your primary responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):-Advice to members (telephone and email) on wide range of employment relations matters such as: disciplinary matters, performance related issues, termination of employment, EEO, discrimination, WHS and award interpretation, health & safety, equal opportunity and diversity, industrial disputes, payment of entitlements, injury and return to work processes, workcover, recruitment and retention strategies and conflict resolution;Helping to mentor and coach members in having employee relation conversations;Provide consulting services to members which could involve regional and interstate travel from time to time;Research and prepare draft submissions to Parliament and Regulators on a range of Federal and State Government issuesContribute to Industrial Relations projects and initiativesParticipate in conciliation and/or mediation conferencesManage litigated matters (e.g. before Fair Work Commission)Write articles on relevant subject matterAttend industry eventsAbout you...The ideal candidate will have:-6+ years post admission experience in employment law at a law firm, an industry association or other in-house roleExperience in Employment/IR/ER LawInterest in high level legislative mattersUnrestricted current practising certificate (or ability to obtain one)Excellent negotiation / influencing / drafting skillsGood communication and presentation skillsAbility to embrace opportunities for change and facilitate new ways of workingExperience in other legal areas such as commercial/contracts, planning and competition law advantageous but not essential.What''s on offer...In return our client offers a friendly and supportive work culture, attractive remuneration PLUS the advantages of working close to home (inner South East suburbs), with hybrid working options (up to 2 days WFH) if desired AND free on-site parking. This is a rare gem indeed!**Exclusive to Legal People**So let''s talk...To apply online, please click on the Apply button now.Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:M: 0418 146 582E: rosie@legalpeople.com.auOur ref: 3932913Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesLegal ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Legal People by 2xMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoRichmond, Victoria, Australia 14 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoLegal Counsel Litigation & Regulatory DisputesMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$220,000 - A$250,000 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoSenior Lawyer, Legislation and Government Law UnitMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr