We are seeking a Senior Associate with a solid background in employment law to join our market leading Employee Relations & Safety team. About the role Our Employee Relations and Safety team concentrates on the provision of strategic and complex workplace advice to an expansive and ever increasing blue chip corporate client base - which has seen the team acting for some of Australia's largest and most significant public companies, major financial institutions and global investment banks. In this role you will work closely with Partners Angela Weber, Andrew Gray and Cilla Robinson. You will work on high profile advisory , investigation, transactional and litigation matters spanning the full range of employment issues. What experience are we looking for? Recognised experience in the employment law field gained in a similar environment and enjoy working as part of a committed team – we are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in complex advices, incentive plans, transfer of business advise and drafting, investigations and executive employment matters Experience representing employers in employment disputes in the Fair Work Commission and other courts and tribunals Excellent analytical, communication and drafting skills - to deliver prompt and commercially astute advice and draft complex legal agreements Strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability - you will play a key role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with our clients Team focus - to facilitate effective teamwork by developing strong internal relationships Enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities - participating in practice development programs and developing strategic relationships and networks First rate experience in the preparation of advice and drafting documents As a Senior Associate within the team you will be expected to contribute to the development of the practice and be actively involved in both internal and external client and industry initiatives. You will assist in supervising more junior staff and, as part of the team, allocate resources to ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of solicitor skill sets. You will be expected to contribute to the development of the practice so that commercially sensible and innovative solutions are provided to our clients. Who are we? A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform. We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters. Why work with us? We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact . We live by our Principles , and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities. As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits , policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals. At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead. Next Steps Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience. If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kellie McLean, kellie.mclean@au.kwm.com . If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia. Diversity and Inclusion King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM. We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email careers@kwm.com .
