Law Graduate/ Newly Qualified Associate - Employment Law …, City of Sydney

About the role We are looking for a Law Graduate or newly qualified Associate with some experience or exposure in employment law, focusing on contentious and/or non‑contentious matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in this practice area, gained within a large‑scale international or regional top‑tier firm. Key responsibilities
- Advising on workforce conduct issues and other internal matters, including carrying out fact‑finding, internal investigations and implementing recommendations on behalf of clients.
- Advising clients on compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Instructing and liaising with correspondent law firms across the region.
- Acting for and advising global, multinational and local clients on matters such as start‑up employment infrastructure, corporate governance and senior executive incentive schemes.
- Advising clients on large‑scale restructuring exercises, including employee communications and drafting related documents.
- Advising clients on structuring issues.
- Providing advice and support to clients on a full range of employment issues, including recruitment and sponsorship procedures, remuneration and advantages packages, grievance and disciplinary procedures, and issues arising on termination of employment.
- Supporting the corporate department with employment issues arising from transactions, such as undertaking employment due diligence, drafting warranties and indemnities in agreements and the transfer of employees.
- Drafting and amending employment contracts, employee handbooks, policies and procedures and other employment‑related documentation.
- Advising clients across sectors (energy, transport, mining & resources, construction & engineering, insurance & reinsurance, financial services, telecommunications and information technology) on employment‑specific issues arising in these sectors.
- Defending clients on large‑scale and complex employment disputes in local courts and financial centres.
- Advising clients on settlement of disputes and drafting settlement agreements.
- Advising clients on immigration matters. Candidate requirements
- Gained experience working on commercial or employment‑related matters.
- Australia‑wide or State‑based experience would be an advantage.
- Experience working at a large‑scale international or regional top‑tier law firm.
- Demonstrate capability at a commensurate level to interact confidently with clients.
- Attained a degree certificate(s) from a reputed institution, maintaining strong academic performance.
- Possess a mature and flexible personality and work well within a team.
- Be self‑motivated and possess a very proactive attitude toward completing jobs.
- Have a genuine commitment to building a career with Clyde & Co in Australia. Equal Opportunities Statement Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rw2s0