At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise blue chip clients on employment law, industrial relations, and safety matters.
- Company: Join a world-leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Personal and professional growth opportunities, holistic wellbeing support, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we value every background.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team tackling complex legal challenges and making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2 years' experience in employment law and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding.
The Opportunity
Our market leading Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety (EIRS) practice is looking for a talented Solicitor to join us in Sydney on a permanent, full-time basis. In this role you will work closely with leading Partners and undertake a range of work that supports and advises blue chip clients across multiple sectors on employment law, industrial relations, and safety matters.
What you’ll do:
- Provide employment law advice on workforce strategy, enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes and industrial action;
- Advise and represent in relation to employment and industrial relations disputes (including general protections, unfair dismissals, bargaining disputes);
- Advise on the employment aspects of large-scale M&A and projects transactions;
- Advise on compliance (including in relation to employment, anti-discrimination, safety and payroll issues);
- Interface with industrial and safety regulators, including investigations and prosecutions, and all types of Fair Work Commission and Court proceedings.
What you’ll bring:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering advice on a range of employment law and industrial relations matters from a leading top tier private practice, government, or in-house environment.
- An excellent academic record, strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience in providing strategic advice on workforce strategy, enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, industrial action, regulatory and compliance advice and all types of Fair Work Commission and Court proceedings (advocacy skills are desirable but not essential), employment aspects of large-scale M&A transactions.
- A passion for continuous learning, and to grow as part of a market-leading practice.
- An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.
What you can expect from us:
We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm. We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.
Solicitor, Employment, IR & Safety employer: Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in Melbourne's vibrant legal landscape. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the firm provides tailored learning opportunities, mentorship, and a focus on wellbeing, ensuring that every team member can thrive both personally and professionally. Join a collaborative team where your ambitions align with the firm's goals, and be part of a culture that values diversity, innovation, and excellence.
Contact Details:
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