In-house Employment/ IR Lawyer 1-2 years PAE

• Collegial team environment
• 9 to 5PM job with flexibility
• Great variety of work

The Organisation:
Our client is a leading industry association representing a diverse range of employers throughout NSW ranging from small businesses to listed companies. A new opportunity has arisen for a junior lawyer to join its in-house legal team.

The role:
This role will see you provide advice and educate members of the association across a broad range of employment-related legal issues including but not limited to; employee conduct matters, investigations, terminations and disciplinary issues, and award/enterprise agreement interpretation and compliance. You will also have the opportunity to represent and advocate on behalf of members and non-members of the industry in the Fair Work Commission and other industrial/employment-related tribunals or regulatory bodies such as the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Responsibilities:

• Advising on the full spectrum of employment related legal issues
• Advising members on day to day liquor licensing and gaming compliance matters
• Advocating in the Fair Work Commission and other courts and tribunals
• Provide practical guidance and strategic advice to relevant stakeholders on the management of employee relations matters.
• Provide support to the liquor licensing and gaming compliance practitioners in the provision of advice to members
• Provision of member training

About You:

• Admitted lawyer in NSW
• Minimum of 1-2 years employment or IR law experience gained from a reputable firm or an in-house environment
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of workplace relation matters, including awards, termination of employment, discrimination, WHS, enterprise bargaining, performance management and workplace investigations
• Experience in advising Associations or in the hospitality, events, tourism or accommodation industries will be highly regarded
• Experience in liquor and gaming compliance is desirable

How to apply:

To apply for this position please send a copy of your CV through the ‘apply now’ button or email directly to Jarrod Moyle [email protected] alternatively for a confidential discussion please call 02 8045 5044.