In-House Counsel Employment

Job Description

Senior in-house employment role | Purpose-led organisation | Broad workplace relations remit Role can be based Gold Coast, Lismore or Coffs Harbour \n

An excellent opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer to join the in-house legal and workplace relations function of a highly regarded, purpose-driven organisation.

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This is a genuinely varied role offering the opportunity to act as a trusted legal adviser to senior People & Culture stakeholders and leaders across the organisation, with exposure to complex and interesting workplace matters.

The role \n

You will provide specialist legal and strategic advice across a broad range of employment and workplace relations issues, including:

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• Complex employee relations matters, including misconduct, performance, redundancy and ill-health termination
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• Enterprise agreements, awards, employment contracts and workplace legislation
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• Leading and overseeing workplace investigations, including sensitive and complex matters
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• Major change and consultation processes
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• Employment disputes and industrial tribunal matters
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• Industrial issues and workers' compensation matters
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• Workplace policies, frameworks and compliance initiatives
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• Developing and delivering workplace relations training
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• Working closely with senior stakeholders and external advisers to manage legal and organisational risk
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About you \n

You will be an experienced employment lawyer with 5+ years' relevant experience, either in private practice or in-house, with strong technical expertise and the confidence to provide pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders.

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You will ideally have:

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• Strong employment and workplace relations experience
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• Excellent knowledge of enterprise agreements, awards and employment legislation
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• Experience managing complex investigations and employee relations matters
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• Strong stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills
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• The ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice
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• Excellent judgement and the ability to manage multiple complex matters
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Why consider it? \n

This is an opportunity to move into a senior in-house role with meaningful work, significant stakeholder exposure and genuine breadth across employment and workplace relations.

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You'll join a collaborative and values-driven environment where your advice will have a direct impact on people, culture and organisational decision-making.

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For further information on this role, or for general career advice and market insights into the legal in-house, risk, compliance, or corporate governance sectors, please contact Tara Sacks on or email

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