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Form of workAre you a dedicated professional with a passion for Industrial Relations and Employment Law, eager to make a direct impact through your work? An exciting opportunity has emerged within a dynamic and growing law firm that could be your next career move.
What's on offer?
- Mentorship: Collaborate closely with a Partner and benefit from personalised one-on-one mentoring;
- National Exposure: Gain valuable experience by working on client matters at a national level;
- Client Interaction: Enjoy direct interaction with clients and play a crucial role in effecting positive change;
- Flexibility: Access flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance;
- Prime Location: Work from our CBD offices, offering a convenient and professional environment; and
- Competitive Compensation: A market-competitive salary is on offer to recognise and reward your skills and dedication.
The Client
Join an established law firm with a national presence, consistently recognised as one of Australia's leading employment law firms by Doyle's Guide. Led by trusted senior lawyers, the teams include accredited specialists providing a comprehensive range of professional services.
The Role
Seeking both an Associate (2 - 5 Years PAE) and a Senior Associate (5+Years PAE), to provide essential legal services to new and existing clients, including:
- Guiding major unions and professional associations through bargaining, secret ballots and industrial action;
- Addressing Fair Work Act contravention claims, including general protection litigation and NES, Award and EBA contraventions;
- Advocating for clients in industrial disputes;
- Providing expert advice on employment contract disputes, professional misconduct matters and restraint of trade and confidentiality issues;
- Handling unfair and unlawful termination claims, as well as related termination and redundancy matters;
- Addressing discrimination and sexual harassment claims; and
- Offering guidance on union right of entry matters.
About You
The ideal candidates will have a proven track record in employment law and / or commercial litigation, with experience in assisting on large, complex cases.
- Proven expertise in employment law and / or commercial litigation;
- Strong understanding of industrial relations and employment law issues;
- Dedication and excellent drafting, advisory and advocacy skills; and
- Ability to undertake arbitrations, conciliation conferences and hearings.
The Next Step
Ready to make your next bold career move? Don't hesitate, embark on a path that offers not just a job, but a fulfilling career. Click "Apply" NOW or send your details confidentially to Betsy Bargh at betsy.bargh@uandu.com or call on 07 3232 9122, quoting reference number 33704. Please submit your resume in Word format where possible.
Can't talk during business hours? We can arrange to call you either after work, in your lunch break or even on the weekend!
Living overseas? Our client is unable to consider overseas applications for this role, so please ensure appropriate Australian working rights prior to applying.
Not quite what you were seeking? At u&u we generally have many similar opportunities that we may not advertise. If you have an interest in other roles similar to this, we always recommend sending across an email! Your resume will always be viewed and if we can assist with your job hunt, we will give you a call to further discuss exactly what you're looking for.
