Lawyer or Senior Associate - Employment Relations and Safety at McCullough Robertson

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employment law, Workplace health and safety, Litigation, Strategic advice, Industrial relations, Communication skills, Commercial acumen, Stakeholder management, Legal advice, Technical excellence

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Good people. Good work. Great opportunities. McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm with a proud 100 year history, working with high-calibre national and international clients. We work on big matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism. We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed through extensive training and career development. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals. Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane and Sydney, McCullough Robertson combines a century of experience with a modern, collaborative approach, making us a big firm, without the attitude. The Role McCullough Robertson’s Employment Relations and Safety practice is experiencing an exciting phase of national growth, and as such, we are recruiting for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team in Sydney. We are recognised as a leading employment and workplace health and safety law team in Australia, acting for both private and public sector clients on complex and significant litigation and advice. With a strong reputation in the market, our team is seeking a passionate employment lawyer to be a part of our success story. Working with renowned partners, Amber Sharp, Nathan Roberts and Kate Peterson, you will advise across the full spectrum of the workplace and industrial relations life cycle, with a particular focus on litigation and complex strategic advice. Our award-winning team advises and represents both private and public sector clients under federal and state workplace and industrial relations legislation. Experience We are seeking a driven and talented senior lawyer or Senior Associate, eager to progress their employment law career within a reputable and forward-thinking team. As the successful candidate, you will be experienced across both front end and back-end employment and WHS matters, with a genuine commitment to technical excellence. You will possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and demonstrate commercial acumen with a focus on delivering practical solutions for your clients. Additionally, you exhibit confidence building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to work well both autonomously and as a part of a close-knit team. Furthermore, you will display a genuine passion for building your career and developing your skills in employment relations and safety. Benefits At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results. We offer the following benefits for our employees: Dedicated diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion; Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career; Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support; Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and End-of-trip facilities. Inclusion and Diversity We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where our employees want to come to work. Our commitment is to create an accessible and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McR values. An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity Law Firm of the Year. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button and submit your application online. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on 07 3914 8462 for a confidential discussion. We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

Advise private and public sector clients across the full spectrum of the workplace and industrial relations life cycle. Focus on complex strategic advice and litigation regarding employment and workplace health and safety matters.