At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic legal advice on employment law and manage enterprise bargaining processes.
- Company: Join an industry leader in aviation with a focus on governance and compliance.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, collaborative team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Engage with top-tier regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aviation sector while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws and 5+ years of experience in employment law or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
An industry leader in aviation is seeking an accomplished Senior Legal Counsel with deep expertise in employment law, industrial relations, and enterprise bargaining. In this key role, you’ll provide strategic legal advice and play an instrumental part in upholding governance and compliance across the organisation.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, this role provides high-level strategic and legal advice across critical areas, including enterprise bargaining, compliance, workplace relations, and governance. As a key advisor, you’ll play a central role in advancing the organisation's mission while ensuring operational excellence and mitigating risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver expert legal advice with a strong focus on member and customer service.
- Manage enterprise bargaining processes, dispute resolution, and litigation.
- Provide legal counsel to internal teams and executive management, translating complex legal issues into actionable insights.
- Draft, negotiate, and finalise commercial agreements and contracts.
- Prepare high-quality submissions and reports for regulatory bodies, including Fair Work Commission, CASA, and others.
- Collaborate with external counsel, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.
- Conduct legal research, interpret legislation, and provide critical legal opinions.
About You
We’re looking for a results-driven professional with:
- A Bachelor of Laws degree and a current unrestricted practising certificate.
- Minimum 5 years’ post-admission experience, ideally with unions, membership organisations, or aviation-related sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex processes and multi-party environments.
- Strong skills in legal research, negotiation, and compliance.
- A proactive approach with excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Passion for the aviation industry and a proven ability to work under pressure.
This organisation values dedication, innovation, and professionalism. This role offers:
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities to influence industry-wide practices and governance.
- A platform to engage with top-tier regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Please send your resume in confidence to Aislyn Jennings, Executive Search Partner, at aislynj@greenfieldssearch.com.au or call for a confidential discussion 0432000919. Greenfields will only accept documents in MS Word or PDF format. We do not accept or open external links to profiles or adverts. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Senior Legal Counsel in Sydney employer: Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing financial services organisation that values innovation and compliance. As the Head of Legal & Regulatory, you'll be part of a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development and offers ample opportunities for career advancement. With a focus on strategic legal leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's regulatory landscape while enjoying the benefits of working in a supportive environment that encourages growth and excellence.
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