Senior Lawyer: Employment- Litigation Focus
Core
Lead complex employment and workplace litigation, advise on sensitive executive matters, and act as primary counsel to boards and senior executives.
Role type
Senior litigation lawyer (employment law)
Builds
Legal strategies and representations for corporate clients in employment disputes
Domain
Legal services / Employment law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
complex litigation management, Fair Work Commission proceedings, general protections claims, restraint of trade disputes, executive appointment/exits, strategic legal advice, board advisory, junior lawyer mentorship
Preferred skills
commercial acumen, practice growth contribution, independent matter leadership
Technologies
legal research databases, litigation management systems
Responsibilities
Run complex employment and workplace matters from start to finish, Lead Fair Work Commission proceedings and employment litigation, Advise on general protections and adverse action claims, Act on restraint of trade and confidential information disputes, Manage sensitive executive appointments, exits and negotiated departures, Provide strategic employment advice on commercially sensitive matters, Supervise and mentor junior lawyers while remaining hands-on
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties
