Reach Legal Consultants | Employment Lawyers | Sydney

Description

Employment lawyers

At Reach we have seen consistent demand from Ashurst Perkins Coie clients seeking employment lawyers in Sydney. If you are an employment lawyer with any of the following skills and are either a seasoned consultant/contract lawyer or a lawyer looking to move into a consulting role, get in touch with our Senior Talent Manager, Fiona Craig, to find out more.

Your Experience & Expertise

Specialist expertise in employment law across a broad range of issues including any or all of the following: employee relations, employment litigation and investigations, employment advisory and compliance (including discrimination, privacy and safety laws), collective bargaining and IR and corporate transactions and restructuringsFamiliarity with safety law including disciplinary issues, termination of employment, complex staff complaints, industrial disputes, enterprise bargaining and grievance handlingPrior experience and exposure dealing with large scale complex remediation projects and/or payroll remediation and compliance programsExperienced in advising on compliance with Work Health Safety laws and anti-discrimination matters Experienced dealing with employment regulators including the Fair Work Ombudsman and IR Commission.The ability to monitor legislative changes and industry best practices, recommending updates to policies and proceduresExperience managing complex employment law matters in large organisations and have the ability to influence, negotiate and simplify complex legal matters Confident liaising with multiple internal stakeholders and teams The ability to manage external facing issues

Attributes:

The ability to hit the ground running, work autonomously and prioritiseStrong legal judgement and the ability to identify key risks quicklyConfidence dealing with senior internal stakeholders and external legal advisersCommercial acumen and a pragmatic approach to problem-solvingProactive, responsive and solutions-focused working style

Requirements:

A minimum of 5 years' experienceA current Australian practising certificateRight to live and work in Australia

About Reach

Reach is the flexible legal resourcing platform of Ashurst Perkins Coie, a global law firm with more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices. Sitting within Advance, the firm's NewLaw division, we place lawyers and professionals where they're needed most — whether our clients need to meet a surge in demand, cover leave, bridge a recruitment gap, or bring in specialist expertise.

Why join Reach?

Reach gives you the flexibility to build a career that fits your life — not the other way around. We work with talented consultants across a broad range of specialties, matching the right people with the right opportunities.

Here's what you can expect as a Reach consultant:

Flexibility and choice — control over how, when, and where you work, on terms that suit your life. A genuine partnership — a dedicated Reach team who will get to know you and actively champion your career goals. The backing of a global firm — the resources, reputation, and culture of Ashurst Perkins Coie, including access to clients doing market-leading work and a refreshingly open and inclusive community.

Interested?

Ready to find out more? Apply now or get in touch with Fiona Craig, our Senior Talent Manager, at fiona.craig@ashurstperkins.com — we'd love to hear from you.