At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal counsel on employment and industrial relations in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Front Foot Law, a leader in in-house legal secondments.
- Benefits: Flexible contract work, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community focused on your career growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the higher education sector while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: 8+ years PQE in employment law with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
We're looking for Melbourne-based Senior Legal Counsel to join us and undertake a secondment with one of our clients in the higher education sector!
About Front Foot: We specialise in in‑house legal secondment roles, working with experienced legal professionals who want to explore the benefits of shorter term work without compromising on professional support and development. Escape the constraints of long‑term employment and take on only the work with organisations and industries that interest you, with the freedom to enjoy life outside the office more. We go the extra mile to look after you because your wellbeing is important to us.
About You: We're looking for an experienced employment lawyer with 8+ years PQE who is ready for a new challenge and take on contract work. Ideally, you've trained with a well‑regarded firm and have worked in‑house. You have strong experience working with employment law issues and you think like an in‑house advisor. Importantly, you enjoy turning your hand to new things that come up. You are commercially‑minded, pro‑active and flexible with strong technical skills.
- Industrial relations
- WHS/OHS
- Appearance work at the Fair Work Commission
- General protection and unfair dismissal claims
- Bullying claims
- Anti‑discrimination/equal opportunity compliance and claims defence
- Workplace investigations
And you have proven experience in:
- Working collaboratively with colleagues within the legal team and with internal clients
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Why join our team? Our people are everything to us and we're obsessed with helping our team of secondment lawyers to:
- Get paid for the time you work
- Expand your knowledge and experience
And we do this by:
- Offering you work with organisations and industries that interest you.
- Connecting you to high‑quality opportunities carefully tailored to your skills, work preferences, and career ambitions.
- Ensuring your expertise is valued as it should be – and that you are well remunerated for your work.
- Inviting you into our flourishing community with access to live continuous professional development sessions.
- Targeting interim placements to advance your career.
- Developing skills and discovering unique opportunities to expand into new practice areas and industries.
Want to know more? Apply here or directly contact Jahnna McKeag, Associate Director Resourcing on 0412 340 818.
Senior Legal Counsel employer: Front Foot
Join a leading legal services provider in Melbourne that values its employees through a supportive work culture and a commitment to professional growth. This role not only offers the opportunity to engage with diverse legal challenges in the higher education sector but also fosters collaboration with internal clients, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful experience. With a hybrid work environment, you can enjoy flexibility while contributing to impactful legal solutions.
