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About the team
You will join a well-respected employment team headed by our partners who are recognised by their peers as leaders in the field. The Melbourne team forms part of our national WRS Group with nine partners across offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane.

About the role
As a member of the team, you will act primarily for employers and work on a diverse range of matters relating to issues such as post-employment restraints, unfair or unlawful dismissal, industrial disputes, compliance with workplace laws, organisational change strategy and management, sexual harassment and bullying, and workplace health and safety, and complex workplace investigations.
  
This is a great opportunity to undertake interesting and varied work with international, national and ASX-listed clients across a range of sectors in a supportive environment that fosters development under senior leaders.  
 
The work will relate to advice and representation of clients across a range of industries including health and aged care, professional services, property and construction, financial services, hospitality, retail, technology and government sectors.
  
You will be trusted to gain, retain and develop client relationships and will actively participate in the marketing activities of the group, including writing articles for newsletters and bulletins, and attendance and presentation at client events.

About you
You will have experience working within a well-regarded employment practice with 2 -4 years post-admission experience.
  
You will have developed strong drafting skills, a highly tuned eye for detail and demonstrate an understanding, commensurate with your experience, of the Australian laws relating to:

• employment disputes;
• employment contracts;
• industrial relations;
• enterprise bargaining;
• dismissal claims;
• discrimination claims;
• workplace bullying; 
• restraint of trade claims;
• transfer of business;
• independent contractors;
• Fair Work Act compliance; and
• work health and safety.

You will pride yourself on keeping abreast of the law and be eager to learn and develop as a lawyer under the guidance of more experienced practitioners.
  
You will show an aptitude for the business of private legal practice in relation to time recording, billing, debtor management and matter control (including client liaison). You must enjoy working with, guiding and learning from clients, and be focused on excellent customer service.  You will also have experience delegating to, nurturing and developing more junior lawyers.
 
Finally, you will be a positive cultural contributor to a team that is both collegiate and energetic.

Employee benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.
  
Our benefits include:

• A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
• Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
• Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.

Firm awards and citations
We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.

• Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
• Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
• Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30 The Best Lawyers in Australia™ awards/3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ awards
• Doyle’s Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
• Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession

Community & impact
We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.
This includes:

• Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
• Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
• International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
• Red Cross Life Blood group donations

What’s next?
For further information, please visit our Careers website.
  
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Zoe Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9802.
  
To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and submit an up to date CV and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.
  
  
  
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