Company

Coles GroupSee more

addressAddressHawthorn East, VIC
salary SalaryContract
CategoryEducation

Job description

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives-you'll also get to see your impact.
About the team
For a company as big as ours, the employment landscape is naturally complex. Because we operate across a range of legal remits, our People & Culture Legal & Governance team are trusted advisors to the business. With such a deep understanding of our goals and values, we provide practical and commercial advice when it's needed most.
About the Role - Fixed term full-time role
We are currently searching for a senior and experienced employment lawyer to lead our P&C Legal and Governance team.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for complex employment law matters and can apply a strategic, commercial lens to resolving issues that arise in the people space. You will provide legal advice and partner with the business on employment law matters, while leading a team of experienced lawyers and workplace relations professionals. In addition, you will have the opportunity to further develop the P&C governance framework and work with professionals across P&C and the broader business.
This role is suitable for candidates looking to develop their leadership experience from private practice or candidates with in-house experience at a large employer. Experience in leading high performing teams and working with an ASX listed organisation is helpful.
You'll also be:

  • Leading a high performing team of lawyers and workplace relations professionals to resolve dynamic and complex workplace issues.
  • Provide strategic, commercial legal advice on a variety of employment law matters, including workforce restructures, employment litigation, complex investigations, disciplinary matters, discrimination issues and termination of employment matters.
  • Develop the P&C governance framework and assist with compliance projects.
About you and you skills
  • Legal qualification
  • Current practicing certificate
  • Extensive level of PQE experience in employment law - e.g. PQE 7+
  • Experience managing complex employment law matters in large organisations
  • In-house, secondment and leadership experience preferred
  • Ability to manage a variety of stakeholders and manage a team
  • Capacity to handle change in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; self-confidence
  • Strong client and results focus, motivated with can-do attitude
  • Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
Take your next step into something bigger, apply now
With us it's not about the discounts (although you do get those), it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.
We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that's just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. Find out more in the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site.
Job ID: 107410
Employment Type: Fixed Term
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Refer code: 1257022. Coles Group - The previous day - 2024-01-04 18:28

Coles Group

Hawthorn East, VIC
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