The Company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with a focus on employment and industrial relations to join their team. This role is pivotal in supporting the integration of a newly acquired business and partnering with senior stakeholders on complex employment and industrial relations matters.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing pragmatic legal advice on a range of strategic workplace issues, including enterprise bargaining, industrial strategy, managing industrial disputes, and supporting the employment aspects of acquisitions and organizational change.
The role also involves advising on the interpretation and application of workplace legislation, developing workplace policies, and coaching senior leaders on workplace for this role should be experienced employment or industrial relations lawyers with a strong commercial focus. The ideal candidate will have a background in private practice or in-house, with a deep understanding of the Fair Work Act, modern awards, and enterprise agreements.
Experience in enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, and workplace compliance is essential, and exposure to mergers, acquisitions, and workforce integration is highly regarded. The role requires the ability to partner directly with senior leaders, excellent stakeholder management, and communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to move into a strategic in-house role and influence business decisions during a period of significant growth and transformation.
Functions
- Legal
Leading Australian organisation operating nationally across essential industrial and environmental services.
Senior Legal Counsel in Brisbane employer: ExecThread
The Company is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and continuous improvement. With a strong community focus, employees are encouraged to grow through leadership opportunities and collaboration with executive leaders, ensuring a meaningful impact on workplace health and safety. Located in a supportive environment, the Company offers a unique chance to lead initiatives that shape a proactive safety culture while enjoying a fulfilling career.
