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.
Matching Summary
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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