A leading international firm is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join its flexible legal resourcing platform in Brisbane on a full-time, 3-month engagement. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise across a diverse range of clients and matters while enjoying the flexibility and support of a global platform.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing strategic and practical advice on employment and workplace relations law, particularly within the public sector.
Managing disciplinary processes, grievances, and disputes, including advising on misconduct and integrity issues.
Interpreting and advising on industrial instruments, enterprise agreements, and employment conditions.
Conducting and overseeing workplace investigations.
Advising on discrimination, equal opportunity, anti-bullying, human rights, and workplace behaviour matters.
Handling privacy, information management, and confidentiality issues in employment contexts.
Supporting senior executives and decision-makers with commercially focused, risk-based advice.
Managing a substantial caseload with high standards of client service and drafting clear, effective correspondence and reports.

You will bring:

At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law, ideally with exposure to the public sector.
Strong knowledge of public sector employment frameworks, including relevant legislation.
Proven ability to manage complex matters and deliver pragmatic, outcomes-focused advice.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
Demonstrated judgment, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
A current Australian practising certificate and the right to work in Australia.

This role offers the opportunity to work flexibly, with the backing of a global legal brand, while contributing to high-impact matters for a range of clients.

Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in employment and workplace relations law
Strong understanding of public sector employment frameworks and the Public Sector Act
Experience in disciplinary processes, grievances, and dispute resolution
Knowledge of industrial instruments, awards, and enterprise agreements
Proven ability to conduct workplace investigations
Expertise in discrimination, equal opportunity, anti-bullying, human rights, and workplace behaviour
Experience with privacy, information management, and confidentiality issues in employment
Excellent drafting and communication skills
Current Australian practising certificate
Right to work in Australia

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