Senior Associate/Associate – Employment Law Join our growing employment law practiceFull time or part time position with the flexibility to work between the office and homeSalary commensurate with experienceWho we areAs one of the largest regionally based law firms in Victoria, we are the leading law firm with a difference; we care about our people, our clients and our community.As leaders in implementing innovative legal processes and practices, our focus is on continuing to develop leading legal solutions to support our people and our clients.Our people are the key to our success and our reputation is built on the contributions of each individual in our team. Recruiting the right people keeps our business growing and thriving.About the roleWe are looking for a professional, highly motivated and experienced Senior Associate or Associate, with demonstrated experience working with employers and businesses to provide commercially focused advice to a broad range of clients.The successful candidate should also demonstrate an ability to manage their own file work and supervise earlier career lawyers, in collaboration with the team’s Special Counsel.This is a busy practice area, with a strong base of existing clients, so your ability to relate well with clients and your team members is crucial.Providing advice on a broad range of employment and labour law matters including:award compliance and interpretation;wage theft;identification and interpretation of employee entitlement rules;terms and conditions of employment;disciplinary and performance issues;termination of employment;workplace bullying, harassment and discrimination;complex employee management issues;workplace investigations;Advising on transfer of business, superannuation and long service leave issues;Drafting contracts and deeds, including executive employment agreements and contractor agreements;Advising on and conducting disputes in the Fair Work Commission, State and Federal Tribunals and State and Federal Courts, including (but not limited to) unfair dismissal and general protections claims.Ideally, you will also have experience in:with enterprise bargaining and agreement making;OHS and/or workers compensation law in Victoria;Restraint of trade; andLabour hire licensing matters.You will provide tailored advice on complex matters to a variety of clients ranging from SMEs to large national organisations with a broad range of interesting and exciting work.We are looking for someone who is able to work full time, or part time which may include working across five days with reduced hours or a compressed working week and could be based in Geelong or Melbourne with flexibility to work from home as well.Specialised, tailored adviceEnd to end client and file managementStrategic and cohesive partnerships with clientsA proven ability to problem solve and improve processesAccuracy and attention to detailEfficient time management to maintain control of key prioritiesPresentations to current and potential clientsCoaching and mentoringWith a focus on high performance, an engaged culture and our community, we are proud of our people and our history. Our values are important to us, and we look for like-minded people to continue to bring those values to life as part of the way we work.You will join a strong and supportive team, where you can continue to develop your skills and experience. We are able to provide a career plan including future progression where relevant KPIs are met in accordance with the agreed development plan.Some of our benefits include:Excellent remote access to enable flexible work arrangements, including working from homeGenerous parental leave programHealth and wellbeing initiatives including discounted yoga and gym membershipsAccess to volunteering opportunities to give back to your own communityPurchase leave programA genuinely supportive and welcoming cultureAccess to training and developmentHow to applyFor a confidential discussion, please contact Amelia Pilcher, HR Consultant on 03 5273 5243.To submit your application, please click complete the form on this page.Coulter Legal values diversity enables access and promotes inclusion. Barwon Heads Shop 4/50 Hitchcock AvenueBarwon Heads VIC 3227T: 03 5254 1877 Get Directions → Stay up to date with the latest Coulter Legal news and insights
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