Looking for an exciting next step in your career as an Employment Law Specialist?
About us
NB Employment Law is a Brisbane-based law firm and part of the No Borders Law Group, a multi-faceted law firm, practicing in Employment, Migration, Commercial and Property law. We have established ourselves as a leader in providing an array of legal services to the business community.
As a firm prominent in the field of employment law with a diverse range of clients, including larger corporations, small and medium business owners and local government, we have a great opportunity for a technically skilled and commercially astute Lawyer to join our team.
You will participate in the full range of employment law issues including:
· General Protections Applications
· Unfair Dismissal Claims
· Workplace Investigations
· Sexual Harassment and Discriminations matters
· Regulatory and compliance and disciplinary proceedings
· Underpayment Claims
· Negotiation and lodgments of Enterprise Agreements
· Drafting Policies and Procedures, and
· Day to day employment law advice focused primarily on servicing a diverse range of employers
About you
You should have at least 2-3 years of successful experience as an Employment Lawyer and the qualities required to succeed including:
- Client focus with practical and commercial solutions orientation
- Strong relationship skills
- Business acumen with an interest and focus on the business of law including drive for financial and non-financial success
- Comfortable in both collaborative and autonomous roles
- Work closely with business development professionals to assist client’s solve business critical issues and develop ongoing strategies
- Technical competence across the broader suite of employment law and IR business issues
What you’ll do day to day:
- Provide employment-related legal advice and assistance
- Have face to face contact and direct carriage of your employment related matters including conducting negotiations and communications on behalf and with clients
- Ensure files are managed appropriately and professionally
- Draft legal submissions and documentation for applications and appeals
- Appear as an advocate in the relevant courts and tribunals
- Ensure timely and proactive contact with clients
- Ensure budgetary requirements are met from month to month
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes and industry initiatives
- Educate clients and stakeholders on employment law issues and the impacts upon their business.
If you are motivated to work in a truly solutions driven role which will enhance your business and commercial skills on a range of interesting and challenging matters with the support and opportunities of a large and growing firm then we would be delighted to hear from you.
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