Senior Legal Officer – ACT Divisional Branch CFMEU
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Salary range $165,000 – $180,000 Job Description The Construction & General Division of the CFMEU is Australia’s main trade union in the building and construction industries. The ACT Divisional Branch boasts membership across the private sector, ACT government sector and the Federal Government sector. The CFMEU is dedicated to protecting the lives and improving the conditions and wages of construction workers with the legal/industrial department playing a key role in enforcing the rights of union members. The successful candidate will work in a team of dedicated union officers and employees committed to the values and principles of unionism, and advancing the cause of the CFMEU and its members. Qualifications And Experience Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor with an unrestricted current ACT practicing certificate (or interstate certificate with capacity to obtain ACT practicing certificate). The ideal candidate would have experience as a Senior Legal Officer or 5+ years legal/industrial experience Litigation experience either as an instructor or advocate is required Experience and knowledge of right of entry is preferred Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Adobe and related programs Excellent written and verbal communication skills Commitment to union values, including social justice, equity, and collective action Key Responsibilities All aspects of case preparation, management and advocacy for appearances or instructing in courts or the Fair Work Commission. Providing legal advice and assistance to CFMEU members, organisers and executive in the ACT regarding all manner of industrial and employment law matters, including workplace disputes, dismissals, underpayment claims, protected action ballots, industrial action, enterprise agreements and awards, right of entry etc. Dealing with regulatory authorities (e.g. Fair Work Commission, WorkSafe ACT, Secure Local Jobs Registrar etc.) Interacting and liaising with legal/industrial officers from other CFMEU branches and other unions. Researching and writing submissions on issues that affect members of the CFMEU. Drafting enterprise agreements/clauses and participating in the bargaining and agreement making processes. General legal practitioner duties. The CFMEU has a strong culture of litigating industrial matters whether to achieve collective aims or to enforce members’ individual rights. A successful litigant will have the opportunity to participate in various litigation matters and work closely with some of the more preeminent Industrial barristers. All applications should be accompanied by a cover letter. We ask applicant to also provide examples of written work e.g submissions (these may be policy). Applicant should send their resume and cover letter to Sherri Hayward, NSW Senior Legal Officer at on . #J-18808-Ljbffr
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