Senior Associate Or Special Counsel - Employee Relations & Safety

Senior Associate or Special Counsel - Employee Relations & Safety page is loadedSenior Associate or Special Counsel - Employee Relations & SafetyApplylocationsPerthtime typeFull timeposted onPosted 25 Days Agojob requisition id497546About the roleOur National Employee Relations & Safety team are currently recruiting a Senior Associate or Special Counsel with a solid background in employment and industrial relations law to work with Partner Ruth Rosedale and also Philip Willox and the broader team.This role will see you responsible for strategic and complex advisory, litigation and transactional matters across Australia and internationally which often sets the pace in the market.This role is pivotal in assisting our Partners to provide exceptional service to our clients and you will also work closely with more junior members to help develop and mentor them.We are open to candidates seeking full time or part time (4 days p/w) and we can be flexible around drop-offs and pick-ups for daycare/school.Our lawyers recognise that each client has different needs and work in partnership with our clients to achieve commercial outcomes. It is this flexibility, together with a deep knowledge of our clients business that differentiates King & Wood Mallesons in the labour law marketplace.About you:You will have recognised experience in employment law and industrial relations law as well as strong transactional experience gained in a similar environment and enjoy working as part of a committed and dynamic teamStrong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability - you will play a key role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with our clientsTeam focus - to facilitate effective teamwork by developing strong internal relationships across the National Employee Relations & Safety practice and more generallyExperience representing employers in employment disputes in the Fair Work Commission and other courts and tribunalsAs a senior lawyer within the team you will be expected to maintain your networks to enhance development of the practice and be actively involved in industry related issues. You will have proven experience in assistance in the management of teams (including remotely) and allocating resources to ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of solicitor skill sets. You will be expected to contribute to the development of the practice so that commercially sensible and innovative solutions are provided to our clients.Who are we?We are Asia's top tier international law firm with deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years. With 30 offices, we have over 3,000 lawyers strategically positioned on the ground in the world's growth markets and financial centres.Why work with us?We promote a culture based on respect, trust, inclusivity, diversity, flexibility, mastery and growth. We seek to create a workplace where our people are proud to work and where their ambitions can be realised. Connection with our people is a priority, we offer targeted and meaningful conversations around professional and personal development, with regular feedback and coaching.What else we'll offerAccess to market leading work in your chosen specialty, and the opportunity to work with leaders in their fieldsFlexible ways of working and various leave arrangements to balance your work and life commitmentsHolistic wellbeing programs supporting mental and physical health, including access to a broad range of mental health resources, EAP, gym memberships, flu vaccinations, skin cancer checks and in house catered meals.Mobility around our network when opportunities ariseAccess to a large range of learning and development opportunities to help you meet your goalsA detailed framework to support working parents in balancing their personal and professional priorities, including 26 weeks paid parental leave open to both primary and secondary carers with no minimum service period for permanent employeesCorporate discounts on health and general insurance, superannuation advice and other products and servicesOpportunities to participate in a wide range of pro-bono and community impact programs, and inclusion networksHow to applyPlease apply by selecting the "apply now" link below and completing an online application form.For further information on this role, please contact Neil Street, Resourcing Consultant ****** & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual orientation, culture, faith, disability and life stages.If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.All job applications must be submitted through kwm.com, Seek, LinkedIn or an authorised agency, applications through any other third party websites will not be accepted.Similar Jobs (1)Senior Associate 1-4 years - ProjectslocationsPerthtime typeFull timeposted onPosted 25 Days AgoThe top tier international law firm, from Asia, for the world. A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. With almost 3,000 lawyers in 25 global locations, we draw from our Western and Eastern perspectives to deliver incisive counsel.We are focused on our clients and our people and organisations with distinctive ambitions and challenges. Understanding our client's and our people's ambitions and their lived experiences matters to us, so we can create a workplace where our people are proud to work and grow.Learn from expert colleagues and clients who are leaders in their field, at the cutting edge of the law. Enhance your leadership capabilities by growing, innovating and helping others do the same. Be part of a firm that strives for mastery in everything we do.If you're looking for a great place to work where you can realise your full potential, you'll find a place at KWM.#J-18808-Ljbffr