Senior Associate
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About the role K&L Gates' Labour, Employment & Workplace Safety group provides advice and representation to employers about all aspects of the employment relationship.
The team is recognised as leaders in employment, industrial relations and workplace safety law.
Our clients span a broad range of industries including entertainment, medical, construction, water, manufacturing, agricultural, petroleum, gas and mining.
The team works hard but celebrates and recognises success and each person's individual contribution.
The Partners of the team have been recognised by Doyle's Guide as recommended Leading Workplace Health & Safety Lawyers in Queensland.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Associate to join our Labour, Employment & Workplace Safety practice.
You will be working on both advice, transactional and litigation matters across the scope of employment and safety matters.
What does the role involve?
On a day to day basis you will be involved in: Representing employers in employment-related disputes such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, and general protection claims Negotiating, drafting and providing advice on employment related documents including, contracts of employment, executive employment arrangements, service agreements and workplace policies Advising on compliance with employment laws and strategies for achieving desired client outcomes Litigating matters in the State and Federal Courts, Tribunals and Commissions and utilising complaint handling and alternative dispute resolution techniques, such as mediation and conciliation Developing and delivering internal and external training programs on a range of employment matters Participating in business development and client relationship activities Develop the capacity of colleagues to deliver high quality legal advice through on the job training and supervision, team meetings and matter de-brief Contribute to the firm's learning and development program in area of specialty Contribute knowledge and learning resources, including precedents Manage finances including assisting with estimates and preparation of invoices; collection of fees as directed.
You will be working with the Partners of the team.
The work is complex and challenging, and you will often be required to turn around tasks quickly.
However, you will also be well supported and given opportunities to grow and further develop your skills.
About you We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation.
We are looking for a likeminded individual who in addition to possessing technical excellence and fantastic client service skills is able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.
As the successful candidate, you will have demonstrated experience in a broad range of employment related matters from both a front end and litigious perspective.
You will have demonstrated expertise in helping clients to find practical solutions to legal issues, strong experience in driving business development activity and have played a key role in supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
The successful applicant will ideally have 7+ years PQE experience at a well-regarded firm in their employment and safety team, have exceptional technical abilities and be commercially minded.
You should be practical and proactive in your approach, possess strong problem solving skills and be willing to expand your skills.
A high level of client service is expected as are excellent organisation, written and oral communication skills.
The extras K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.
Initiatives include: Structured mentoring program Professional development programs 26 weeks paid parental leave Momentum Program for women and men who are taking a period of parental leave and wish to stay on career track Social events - social club and sporting teams Flexible working options Salary continuance insurance About Us The firm's Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries.
With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia's leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience.
At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions.
We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity.
The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience.
Located across five continents, we represent a broad array of leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies.
We also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals.
Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well as litigation.
We are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, among others.
Do you like what you see?
Please apply via our Careers page at www.klgates.com For more information please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at ****** For more information about K&L Gates please see our website www.klgates.com K&L Gates reserve the right to close advertising earlier at our discretion.
K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability.
We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.
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