AddressWe are seeking an Employment Lawyer to join our Workplace Relations legal team on a permanent, full-time basis.
Working within our Workplace Relations legal team, the successful candidate will work closely with our senior lawyers in assisting them with employment law, industrial relations and work health and safety matters whilst growing your skill set as a workplace relations lawyer. You will also be regularly participating in business development activities, including networking events and building and maintaining your own client base.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling complex issues and providing practical solutions to our various clients
- Actively participating in business development activities including regularly attending networking functions and preparation of high-quality presentations or articles to existing and prospective clients
- Continuously maintain an active client base
- Collaborating with co-workers across various CCIWA Business Units
- Demonstrating commitment to a safety focused culture and promotion of a safe workplace
- Working towards achieving various financial targets
About you
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has 2+ years post admission experience as a lawyer and has an interest in employment law and industrial relations to work in our CBD office on a full-time basis. You are a strong communicator with the ability to form strong networks at all levels, possessing a collaborative and innovative mindset. Above all, you have a strong belief in supporting WA businesses, and making WA the best place to live and do business.
- Tertiary qualification in Law
- Ability to accurately interpret legislation, regulation, and rules
- Able to handle complex issues and provide practical solutions
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Hold a current Australian Practicing Certificate
- Current Drivers Licence
- Current National Police Clearance
About CCIWA
CCIWA is an independent, not-for-profit, Member-based organisation that has been committed to advancing trade and commerce in WA for more than 130 years. Our vision is for WA to be the best place to live and do business. To achieve this, we listen to the needs of all our stakeholders — businesses, families, consumers and the WA workforce – and respond with agenda-setting policy and advocacy work.
CCIWA Culture and Benefits
At CCIWA, we are high performing, diverse people who are talented, supportive, and inclusive. We will work with you to develop your career; ensure you feel supported and have the skills and capabilities you need to succeed at CCIWA and in your whole career.
We strive to be curious, contemporary, impactful, and respectful. Throughout our recruitment process, we aim to find someone who fits our values along with the required skills needed to be successful in the role. We welcome change and diversity as it not only strengthens our values but provides innovation and contemporary thinking that is essential for us to be the peak industry body in WA.
We have a range of benefits to support our employees which includes:
- A variety of working and leave options, including a Flexible Working Policy, Paid Parental Leave and 3 day paid Rest and Relaxation leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Ongoing Learning and Development opportunities.
- Excellent building facilities, as well as Wellness Rooms.
- Access to free and confidential counselling for employees and their immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Flu Vaccinations and health insurance discounts.
- Salary Sacrificing - CCIWA is a rebatable employer.
- Active Social Club and Charity Initiative.
Find out more about our fantastic culture here Join our Team — CCIWA
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
CCIWA is proud to be an Inclusive Employer for 2023-24 with Diversity Council Australia.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
How to apply
To apply, click on “Apply Now” icon on Seek or apply directly through our website https://cciwa.com/about-us/join-our-team/
For your application to be considered, you should include:
- A cover letter.
- Current CV.
Applications close Friday, 12 July 2024. Short-listing for this position will commence immediately.
If you have any further questions, please contact the People Team at ******@cciwa.com
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