Associate or Senior Associate - Employment Lawyer

Job Title: Associate or Senior Associate Employment Law

What if your career could have a lasting impact on you and the World

At EY we believe that whoever you are your uniqueness helps us stand apart.

We bring together extraordinary people like you to build a better working world.

Whats in it for you

EY Law Oceania is a trusted global integrated practice offering a differentiated approach to delivering legal services. By leveraging a global network of over 3400 legal professionals we partner with multidisciplinary teams across EY to provide our clients with the best solutions. Our approach gives our people the opportunity to be curious in their approach to their own careers and provides opportunities to work on cross border projects and interesting and varied matters with high profile clients.

To support our practice we have an opening for a lawyer in our Employment Law team therefore read on to see where a career with EY Law can take you!

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing high quality and strategic employment law advice to internal and external clients (both in Australia and internationally) on all aspects of the employment relationship from conduct and performance to workforce flexibility and contracts of employment
• Reviewing and interpreting legislation and industrial instruments for wage and entitlement compliance projects which uses EYs cutting edge data analytics capability
• Providing strategic workforce and industrial relations advice including developing enterprise agreement strategies drafting EAs and conducting BOOT analysis
• Advising on the employment law aspects of mergers and acquisitions and restructures including undertaking employment law due diligence
• Advising clients on workplace change and culture issues including discrimination bullying sexual harassment and whistleblowing

What were looking for

Heres our wish list but dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes. Were interested in your strengths what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

• Experience in an Australian toptier midtier boutique employment law firm or Big 4 legal practice
• A good understanding and demonstrative knowledge of Australian employment law
• Commercially astute and able to talk about the law in a practical way
• An interest in business development and legal technology

Our roles can be adjusted to work flexibly with the potential of reduced hours to balance your time between the home and office. Please speak with us about potential options.

What we can offer you

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at how when and where you can work at about our commitment to DE&I at the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs across wellness financial wellbeing and familyfriendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders past present and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at now were over 9000 perspectives in Australia and were ready to welcome yours.

Diversity equity and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities cultures sexual orientations and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting so if you have questions before or during your application we welcome you to get in touch at or(option 2. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external thirdparty provider.