Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety
Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety
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Job Description
The Role
Working with Partners Saul Harben Amanda Lyras and Cynthia Elachi we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our Sydney Workplace Relations Employment & Safety (WRES) team on a permanent full time basis.
The WRES team successfully represents a strong client base across both private and public sectors acting in high profile matters on all aspects of workplace relations. As a senior member of the team you will play a key role advising on all aspects of industrial relations employment discrimination WHS whistleblowing modern slavery including litigation across various Courts and Tribunals.
This is an exciting time of growth for the team with opportunities for structured career progression. You will be nurtured and supported to develop your brand and practice through mentorship and dedicated learning and leadership programs.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role you will have:
At least 8 years PQE with demonstrated experience in a senior associate/special counsel role
Strong experience working across a range of employment law and industrial relations matters gained within a reputable commercial law firm
Demonstrated capability to work autonomously as well as within a team to manage a robust and diverse workload
Experience in supervision and mentoring of junior staff
A high degree of initiative dedication and commitment to client service
Strong communication skills and practical problem solving skills
A desire to develop and participate in business development initiatives including seminars and publishing articles
A proactive attitude towards personal development to expand your skills and knowledge to meet client needs
The WRES Team
Our WRES team boasts some of Australias leading workplace lawyers and are the go-to team for large organisations with challenging workplace needs.
Our group works with clients across the full spectrum of the employment relationship; from engagement through to performance and conduct management and termination. Our work spans all facets of employment law industrial relations discrimination work health and safety executive remuneration and diversity. Our clients include many international and ASX 200 listed companies governments and private sector organisations.
For further information please visit our Workplace Relations Employment and Safety showcase page on LinkedIn.
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How to Apply
We prefer to work directly with candidates if you are interested in this role please click the Apply button or contact the consultant details below for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.
Consultant Contact Details
Nicole St John (02)Accessibility and Inclusion
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Agency submissions
Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
