Job title: Employment Lawyer/Senior Associate
Company: Ashurst
Job description: The Opportunity:We currently have an opportunity available for an Employment Lawyer/Senior Associate to join our team in Melbourne.Ashurst has one of Australia’s longest established and most highly regarded employment, industrial relations and work health and safety practices, with an extensive list of loyal clients, roles in pre-eminent matters across Australia, and leading practitioners.Joining the Melbourne team, you’ll work with our three Melbourne based partners and will be involved in the full range of employment law matters for a diverse client base across a range of industries. Our Employment team assist clients in all aspects of workplace relations, employment, executive remuneration and benefits, industrial relations, workplace safety and discrimination and workplace training.We have a proven track record in developing lawyers and are proactively looking to make a long-term investment in an Employment Lawyer/Senior Associate. To find out more about the team and role responsibilities, please review a copy of the job description attached to the vacancy on our careers site.About you:The successful candidate will have;
- 2+ years’ employment law experience gained within a top-tier/highly regarded firm preferably across advisory, litigious and transactional work
- Excellent communication skills
- Superior drafting ability
- A commercial approach and an ability to articulate and negotiate effectively
- A proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service and a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships
- Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills
- The ability to be team-focused and also work independently
What makes Ashurst a great place to work?We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:
- competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
- flexible working;
- complimentary gym memberships;
- corporate health plans;
- a global professional development offering for all employees; and
- an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.#LI-ET1Additional Documents
Job DescriptionSpeak up!Ashurst is committed to ensuring an accountable workplace culture. Candidates are encouraged to report any ethical or conduct concerns to our confidential email address: Please note that this email address should not be used for general enquiries about, or applications for, job positions available at Ashurst as they will not be passed onto the relevant team. Any recruitment enquires should be directed to
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Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:49:06 GMT
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