Special Counsel - Workforce Relations

Icareigive

Not specified; benefits: up to $15,900pyear tax-fr...
Not specified
Admitted as a legal practitioner in australia
Current practising certificate required
Extensive post-admission experience in employment law
Icareigive is seeking a Special Counsel for Workforce Relations, responsible for providing strategic legal advice on complex employment and industrial relations matters. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employment law, managing sensitive issues, and mentoring legal professionals within a large organization

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the key authority on complex, high-risk, and strategic workforce relations matters across the organisation.
  • Candidates will provide authoritative legal advice on employment legislation, manage complex industrial disputes, and lead the oversight of the workforce relations legal practice.
  • The position offers flexible work arrangements, salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 per year tax-free, and 12 weeks paid parental leave.

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Icareigive is seeking a Special Counsel for Workforce Relations, responsible for providing strategic legal advice on complex employment and industrial relations matters. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employment law, managing sensitive issues, and mentoring legal professionals within a large organization.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Up to $15,900/year tax-free salary packaging; Additional: Up to $2,650 pre-tax meal/entertainment benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia
  • Current practising certificate required
  • Extensive post-admission experience in employment law
  • Experience representing organisations in tribunals
  • Strategic legal advice to senior executives

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in public or not-for-profit sectors
  • Knowledge of health and community services
  • Strong capability in mentoring professionals
  • Commitment to mission and values
  • High proficiency across Microsoft Office suite

Key Requirements

  • Australian legal admission with current practising certificate
  • Extensive post-admission experience in employment law
  • Demonstrated tribunal representation experience
  • Proven strategic advising capability for executives

Work Rights

Must be admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia

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