Rare part-time in-house opportunity
Workplace relations and litigation/dispute resolution focus
Market leading company offering considerable flexible working arrangements
About the client
Our client is a market leader with a nationwide presence. With more than 6,000 employees, this company services a portfolio of high-profile organisations across a range of industry sectors.
About the role
A 8-10+ PQE lawyer with a sound knowledge of workplace relations and demonstrated litigation experience is sought for this autonomous, senior part-time role. Reporting to an experienced and supportive General Counsel, you will join a lean legal team and handle a broad range of matters with an emphasis on workplace relations matters and dispute resolution.
Our client has a preference for a 3 or 4 day per week arrangement with the possibility of increasing to a full-time role in the future. As Senior Legal Counsel, your key responsibilities will include:
- Co-ordinating and driving all aspects of dispute resolution with a focus on workplace related issues (employment, IR and work health and safety)
- Assisting with the management of litigation in other areas such as personal injury and discrimination
- Advising the wider business on workplace relations matters
- Drafting, reviewing and advising on employment contracts, industrial and enterprise agreements and workplace related policies
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts with clients and suppliers
- Advising on modern slavery and other legal issues
- Managing external counsel
About you
You will be a workplace relations lawyer with at least 8-10 years’ experience obtained with a reputable law firm and preferably in-house.
Experience in litigation or dispute resolution is essential. Strong negotiating and commercial drafting skills are required.
You will be a confident and clear communicator who is able to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Excellent interpersonal skills.
A commercially aware candidate with a pragmatic, practical approach and a down to earth approach is sought
What this role offers you
In this role, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Competitive remuneration
- Extremely flexible working arrangements
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Ongoing training and development/succession opportunities
- Some ad hoc travel
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