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Employment Lawyer - Sydney

Axiom Talent PlatformSydney, New South Wales, Australia · Posted May 6, 2024
Full-time
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Are you a seasoned employment lawyer looking for your next move? Are you ready to make a difference in an organisation that rewards your entrepreneurial spirit and vision? Look no further!

Our clients are market-leading F100 and ASX listed organisations, spanning over four continents and eight regions. With our dedication to driving positive change by allowing our Talent to work smarter, adapt faster and go further, our clients are now seeking your expertise to help continue enriching the lives of their teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic and pragmatic advice to clients on a range of employment law and workplace safety matters.
  • Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders.
  • Handle employment disputes and litigation.
  • Provide support for transactional matters, including outsourcing.
  • Draft employer responses to legal claims and letters of demand.
  • Policy and contract reviews.

Requirements:

  • 5+ PQE working in Australia.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian Employment Laws and the Fair Work Act.
  • Awareness of new or pending federal and state legislation, rules and regulations and industry developments and trends.
  • Experience working independently and cross-functionally.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.
  • Must have full Australian working rights and be eligible to practice in Australia.

Why Join Axiom?

World-class clients – our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with premier companies, including F100 and ASX-listed organisations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.

Flexibility – we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility – in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time – we match you with opportunities to help you reach these goals.

A dedicated talent team – we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional, by assigning you a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements!

Referral bonus – once you start working with us, refer your legal peers and enjoy a generous referral bonus as a thank you for expanding the Axiom community!

Not convinced? Click here to read about our lawyer experiences and find out more about becoming an Axiomite!

For more information, please contact sarah.carlin@axiomlaw.com.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster. Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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