Legal Counsel - Workplace Relations

Opal

On-site
Qualified australian legal practitioner
Unsupervised practising certificate
3-6+ years post-admission experience
Opal is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in Workplace Relations to provide legal advice across its business divisions, focusing on workplace relations and employment law issues. The ideal candidate should have 3-6 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of Australian workplace relations law, Fair Work Commission processes, and the ability to collaborate effectively within the organization

Job Summary

  • This role provides timely, accurate, and commercial legal advice as a trusted partner across all Opal Group business divisions.
  • The successful candidate will manage workplace relations disputes including advocacy in litigation before the Fair Work Commission and Courts.
  • Opal offers a varied career journey with experiential learning gained from cross-functional and lateral moves in an environment of change.

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Opal is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in Workplace Relations to provide legal advice across its business divisions, focusing on workplace relations and employment law issues. The ideal candidate should have 3-6 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of Australian workplace relations law, Fair Work Commission processes, and the ability to collaborate effectively within the organization.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Qualified Australian Legal Practitioner
  • Unsupervised practising certificate
  • 3-6+ years post-admission experience
  • Workplace relations law expertise
  • Fair Work Commission jurisdiction knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • In-house counsel experience preferred
  • Experience with union disputes
  • Strategic recommendations capability
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Ability to balance varying deadlines

Key Requirements

  • Australian Legal Practitioner with unsupervised certificate
  • Mid-level lawyer with 3-6+ years experience
  • Established understanding of industrial relations law

Work Rights

Must hold unsupervised practising certificate in an Australian State or Territory

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