In-Demand Senior counsel Jobs in New South Wales

Employment Senior Associate or Special Counsel
CBP Lawyers —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Remote
- Research
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Gym membership
Senior Associate to Special Counsel, Employment & Safety
Sparke Helmore Lawyers —Newcastle NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Counsel / Senior Counsel
Vow —Sydney NSW
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Communication skills
Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial
Legora —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Negotiation
Senior Associate or Special Counsel (Professional & Financial Risks)
Wotton Kearney —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Remote
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Senior Legal Counsel
Cochlear Ltd —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Communication skills
Lead Senior Legal Counsel & Company Secretary, Pacific Advisory
CBRE —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- AI
- Leadership
- Communication skills
8d
Manager - Employee Relations
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $153,559 - $182,954 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
14d
Senior Corporate Counsel
TPG Telecom —New South Wales
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
18h
Expressions of Interest: Tech and Transactional Lawyers (AU, US or UK)
Biztech Lawyers —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Business Administration
- Leadership
- Work from home
- Parental leave
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Counsel / Senior Counsel
Vow Pty Ltd —Alexandria NSW
- $132,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Senior Lead Counsel - Product - Senior Vice President
Citi —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Management
- Education
- Financial services
2d
EY-Parthenon - Senior Consultant - Decision Modelling
EY —Sydney NSW
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Finance
- Parental leave
Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial | 12-Month Contract
Ticketek Entertainment Group —Sydney NSW
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
Senior Legal Counsel
COLAS AUSTRALIA —Winston Hills NSW
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction experience
- Negotiation
- Parental leave
- Gym membership
Pro Bono - Senior Associate / Special Counsel
Mills Oakley —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
12d
Senior HR Lifecycle Specialist, Employee Relations and Transitions - APAC (HRBP)
Remote —Sydney NSW
- $46,500 - $117,750 a year
- Remote
- Conflict management
- AI
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Work from home
7d
Senior Legal Counsel ANZ
Arthrex —Sydney NSW
- Marketing
- Negotiation
- Health insurance
Senior Corporate Counsel
TAL —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Financial services
Quick Apply
Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory and Disputes, Enterprise Legal
Rest —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
7d

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Employment Senior Associate or Special Counsel

CBP Lawyers -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Free massages
Gym membership
Opportunities for promotion

Qualifications

Research
Legal drafting
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full Job Description

About us:

At Colin Biggers & Paisley, we’re here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice, and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.

We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.

Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do. Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.

We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program. We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.

We don’t just recognise our role as a corporate citizen; we put words into actions. The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions. To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role:

We are seeking an Employment Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our employment practice in Sydney, whilst also working remotely with the employment practice in Brisbane. Key responsibilities include:

Represent clients in conciliations, mediations, arbitrations and, when necessary, court proceedings
Collaborate with external counsel to develop case strategies and achieve favourable outcomes
Manage and lead the defence and resolution of employment practices claims including drafting defences, responses and settlement agreements
Provide strategic legal advice to clients on employment law compliance and risk mitigation in relation to workplace policies and practices
Providing clients with commercial legal advice
Conduct thorough investigations and fact-finding related to employment disputes
Regularly reviewing applicable case law and legislative changes
Conducting effective legal research and analysis to produce timely, commercial and legally accurate advice
Managing a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectively
Developing an understanding of client operations and strategy
Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their business needs and delivering high-quality legal solutions
Continual professional development and managing CLE requirements
Mentor and guide junior solicitors and support staff, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing

The successful candidate:

You will need to be self-motivated, energetic and adaptable in this dynamic environment. You will work closely with clients, insurers, legal counsel and other stakeholders to investigate, assess and defend claims arising from workplace issues such as discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and other employment practices liability matters. Ideal background and skills include:

7+ years' PQE with previous experience in employment matters and preferably acting for the insurer
Strong attention to detail
Ability to follow instructions well
Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team
A strong focus on turnaround time and ability to work under pressure
Practical and client focused problem solving and research skills
A strong, plain language communication style
Excellent investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and negotiation skills
Proven ability to manage multiple complex claims simultaneously with attention to detail
Be able to inspire and mentor junior members of the team
A desire to be an integral member of the team and want a long-term relationship with the firm

Join the team:

Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We work hard for our clients, but we also make sure we put our people first. Whether it's taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers & Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits.

Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth. We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.

Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us. “Diversity” to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and “inclusion” for us means inclusion for all. We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone. Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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senior counsel jobs in new south wales

Employment Senior Associate or Special Counsel

Senior Associate to Special Counsel, Employment & Safety

Counsel / Senior Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial

Senior Associate or Special Counsel (Professional & Financial Risks)

Senior Legal Counsel

Lead Senior Legal Counsel & Company Secretary, Pacific Advisory

Manager - Employee Relations

Senior Corporate Counsel

Expressions of Interest: Tech and Transactional Lawyers (AU, US or UK)

Counsel / Senior Counsel

Senior Lead Counsel - Product - Senior Vice President

EY-Parthenon - Senior Consultant - Decision Modelling

Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial | 12-Month Contract

Senior Legal Counsel

Pro Bono - Senior Associate / Special Counsel

Senior HR Lifecycle Specialist, Employee Relations and Transitions - APAC (HRBP)

Senior Legal Counsel ANZ

Senior Corporate Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory and Disputes, Enterprise Legal

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