Location:Brisbane CBD
Salary: $170,000 - $200,000 (Open to Negotiate)
Experience: 7+ years PAE
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary package ranging from $170,000 to $200,000, based on experience.
- Generous leave policies and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Continuous professional development opportunities, including paid training and courses.
- Access to wellness programs and regular social events to foster team spirit.
- A modern office environment with state-of-the-art technology and resources.
- Opportunities for career progression and brand investment initiatives.
Join a professional and forward-thinking Employment Law firm based in Brisbane CBD! Our client has a culture that encourages professional growth, innovative thinking, and brand investment. Our client’s team is motivated to delivering top-notch legal services while having an enjoyable & supportive work environment.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and driven Special Counsel -Employment Lawyer with 7+ years of PAE to join our client’s thriving team. As a key part of their firm, you will handle a diverse caseload, mentoring junior lawyers and representation on a range of employment law matters. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fun yet professional setting where your contributions are valued, and your career can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Mentorship:
- Lead and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals within the employment law team.
- Provide strategic guidance and supervision on complex employment law matters.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, providing them with high-level legal advice and strategic solutions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for significant clients, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and expertise.
- Manage and oversee high-stakes employment law cases, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
- Develop case strategies, draft pleadings, and represent clients in court and before administrative bodies.
- Provide expert legal counsel on a broad spectrum of employment issues, such as discrimination, workplace harassment, wrongful termination, and compliance with employment laws.
- Advise on the legal implications of employment policies, practices, and procedures.
- Draft and review employment contracts, employee handbooks, and workplace policies to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.
- Develop and implement workplace training programs on employment law topics.
- Conduct risk assessments and provide strategic advice on minimizing potential legal risks related to employment practices.
- Handle sensitive workplace investigations and recommend appropriate actions.
- Stay abreast of developments in employment law and ensure the team is informed about relevant changes.
- Conduct internal training sessions and contribute to the firm's knowledge base.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including cross-selling other firm services to existing clients.
- Participate in marketing and networking events to enhance the firm's profile in the employment law sector.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with the firm’s billing practices and manage the financial performance of cases.
- Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes within the firm.
- Contribute to the firm's thought leadership by writing articles, speaking at conferences, and engaging with media outlets on employment law topics.
- These responsibilities reflect the high level of expertise and leadership expected from a Special Counsel in Employment Law, emphasizing both client service and internal mentorship.
- 7+ years PAE with a strong focus on employment law.
- Experience in complex employment matters and cases.
- Admitted to practice law in Queensland.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to advise and guide junior lawyers.
- Proven ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
- Strong commitment to client service and maintaining the highest ethical standards.
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Additional information
- Salary $170,000 - $200,000 (Open to Negotiate)
- Impressive benefits and perks
- Career progression and brand investment