At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team tackling high-profile employment law cases and mentoring future lawyers.
- Company: Lander & Rogers, an award-winning law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, hybrid work options, extra leave, and wellness days.
- Other info: Embrace a diverse environment focused on wellbeing and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in workplace relations while growing your legal career.
- Qualifications: 5-8 years in Employment Law and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 94500 - 115500 $ per year.
Award winning Australian private practice with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture. Flexibility to balance working from home and the office.
About the Company
Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra and global reach. Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.
About the Role
Our team is growing, and we have an opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Workplace Relations & Safety group in Melbourne. Join a leading employment law practice and work on a range of high-profile matters for major employers including industrial disputes, complex enterprise bargaining and dismissal related litigation.
Responsibilities
- Preparing written advices regarding all employment law related issues and industrial relations matters
- Providing strategic advice regarding employment and industrial relations disputes
- Appearing at conferences before the relevant court or tribunal
- Researching case law and providing legal analysis
- Drafting court documents and settlement agreements
- Engaging barristers and investigators
- Instructing counsel and senior lawyers during court hearings, mediations and conferences
- Corresponding with opposing solicitors and self-represented applicants
- Liaising with witnesses and drafting statements and affidavits
- Delegating work and providing instructions to lawyers, paralegals and administrative support
- Mentoring and coaching lawyers to support their development
- Supporting graduates and seasonal clerks throughout their rotations
- Retaining and building client relationships and business, including by starting to manage certain client relationships
- Participating in individual and group-wide business development activities
About You
- Tertiary qualification in Law and a current Practicing Certificate for relevant jurisdiction
- 5-8 years PAE working principally in Employment Law preferably gained in a law practice
- Demonstrate critical reasoning and investigative skills with the ability to think laterally
- Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, particularly the ability to earn the confidence and trust of key stakeholders
- Strong legal drafting ability
- Effective and timely file management and billing ability
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent influencing and negotiation capability
- Proven ability to facilitate presentations and meetings with varying sizes of groups of people
- A willingness to question the status quo and offer practical solutions
- A desire to learn and develop new skills
- Highly organised, able to plan and prioritise work to meet key deliverables
- Identifies risks and complies with group risk management protocol
- An ability to work through problems and exercise sound judgement on when to elevate
Culture
People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.
Benefits
- Highly competitive remuneration
- Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients and your team
- Additional leave: up to 5 weeks' annual leave (if you meet the qualifying criteria), the ability to purchase additional leave and an annual wellness day
Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion. We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.
Senior Associate, Workplace Relations & Safety in Melbourne employer: Lander & Rogers
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