Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer‑centric company in Australia and New Zealand. As Senior Legal Counsel in the Employment Legal Team, you will lead or contribute to the delivery of strategic legal advice across all aspects of employment law. You will play a critical role in managing legal risk, supporting People & Culture and business leaders, and ensuring compliance with evolving workplace legislation and regulatory frameworks. Responsibilities Each day, you’ll go above and beyond to: Provide expert legal advice on employment law matters including enterprise agreements, awards, contracts, workplace investigations, and terminations. Monitor and interpret legislative and industrial relations developments, advising on implications for policy, practice, and risk. Draft, review, and negotiate employment‑related documentation, ensuring legal robustness and alignment with organisational values. Partner with senior internal stakeholders across People & Culture, Risk, and Operations as well as external counsel and regulators to embed legal risk management into NAB’s workforce strategy. Influence policy development and contribute to enterprise‑wide decision‑making on employment practices and compliance. Lead or support responses to regulatory inquiries, disputes, and litigation involving employment matters. Lead, coach, and develop legal professionals within the Employment Legal team. Promote the strategic value of employment law across the organisation, translating legal complexity into clear, actionable guidance. Manage relationships with external counsel and regulators, ensuring high‑quality, cost‑effective legal support. Qualifications 8+ years post qualification experience in employment law, industrial relations and work health & safety either in private practice or in a similar in‑house role. Deep knowledge of employment law, industrial relations, and workplace legislation. Proficiency in drafting and negotiating employment contracts, policies, and settlement agreements. Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders, People & Culture, Risk, and external counsel. Skilled in translating legal advice into clear, commercially relevant guidance. Strong communication and presentation skills, tailored to diverse audiences. Familiarity with regulatory bodies and processes (e.g. Fair Work Commission, AHRC). A collaborative mindset and commitment to ethical, people‑centred legal practice. We respectfully ask candidates to hold any questions for the phone interview, where we’ll discuss the role in detail and answer any questions. This helps to ensure a focussed, efficient and fair application process. The talent acquisition team looks forward to addressing all inquiries at that time if your application progresses. Diversity and Inclusion A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone. We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. Join NAB If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr