Solicitor Employee Relations amp Safety

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Sydney
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Employee Relations & Safety
We are seeking a Solicitor (2-4 yrs pqe) with a solid background in employment and industrial relations law to join our market leading Employee Relations & Safety team.
About The Role
Our Employee Relations and Safety team concentrates on the provision of strategic and complex workplace advice to an expansive and ever increasing blue chip corporate client base - which has seen the team acting for some of Australia's largest and most significant public companies, major financial institutions and global investment banks.
In this role you will work closely with Partners Angela Weber
and Andrew Gray
. You will work on high profile advisory, transactional and litigation matters spanning the full range of employment, industrial relations and safety law issues.
What experience are we looking for?
excellent analytical, communication and research skills - to deliver prompt and commercially astute advice
strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability - you will play a key role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with our clients
team focus - to facilitate effective teamwork by developing strong internal relationships
enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities - participating in practice development programs and developing strategic relationships and networks
first rate experience in the preparation of advice and drafting documents
experience representing employers in employment disputes in the Fair Work Commission and other courts and tribunals
You will have recognised experience in the employment and industrial relations law field gained in a similar environment and enjoy working as part of a committed team.
Who are we?
We are a top tier international law firm, from Asia, for the world.
A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. With over 2000 lawyers in 30 global locations, we draw from our Western and Eastern perspectives to deliver incisive counsel.
We are driven by a simple purpose – to use our mastery of the law for the lasting prosperity of our clients, people and communities.
Everything we do is grounded in a set of core principles which guide the way we operate as a leading international firm – how we enable our clients to succeed; how we develop our people to be their best and how we support our communities to thrive. Our Principles are:
Empathy
Betterment
Quality
Generosity
Clarity
Creativity
Trust
Dynamism
Why work with us?
Behind every mandate we work on are our clients and our people. Understanding our client’s and our people’s ambitions and their lived experiences matters to us, so we can create a workplace where our people are proud to work and grow. We know our people value flexibility around when and where they work. We have made a commitment to offer a more adaptable way to work, we call this Agile Working.
Connecting with our people is also a priority. Whether it’s more targeted and meaningful conversations around professional and personal development, regular feedback, coaching or developing infrastructure, we want to help our people grow and see their ambitions realised.
What else we’ll offer
Formal and informal flexible working patterns and leave arrangements
Holistic wellbeing programs to support mental and physical health, including access to a broad range of mental health resources, gym memberships, flu vaccinations and skin cancer checks
Mobility around our network when opportunities arise
Access to a large range of learning and development opportunities
A detailed framework to support working parents in balancing their personal and professional priorities
Corporate discounts on health and general insurance, superannuation advice and other products and services
Opportunities to participate in a wide range of pro-bono and community impact programs, and inclusion networks
How to apply
Please apply by selecting the apply now link below and completing an online application form.
For further information on this role, please contact Kellie McLean on ****
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to principles of diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
Agencies - please note that we are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this role.
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