Senior Associate, Workplace Relations & Safety

at  Lander Rogers

About this role

• Award winning Australian private practice
• A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
• Flexibility to balance working from home and the office

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our team is growing, and we have an opportunity for a Lawyer to join our Workplace Relations & Safety group.
Discover a full-service employment law practice specialising in all aspects of workforce management - from employee engagements and contracts, industrial relations and workplace safety, to disputes, grievances and terminations.
Work alongside clients to develop strategic solutions that help to minimise risk, educate, and improve safety and compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing written advices regarding all employment law related issues and industrial relations matters
• Providing strategic advice regarding employment and industrial relations disputes
• Appearing at conferences before the relevant court or tribunal
• Researching case law and providing legal analysis
• Drafting court documents and settlement agreements
• Engaging barristers and investigators
• Instructing counsel and senior lawyers during court hearings, mediations and conferences
• Corresponding with opposing solicitors and self-represented applicants
• Liaising with witnesses and drafting statements and affidavits
• Delegating work and providing instructions to lawyers, paralegals and administrative support
• Mentoring and coaching lawyers to support their development
• Supporting graduates and seasonal clerks throughout their rotations
• Retaining and building client relationships and business, including by starting to manage certain client relationships
• Participating in individual and group-wide business development activities

About this role

• Award winning Australian private practice
• A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
• Flexibility to balance working from home and the offic