Special Counsel/Senior Associate

A law firm is seeking a Special Counsel/Senior Associate in Work, Health, and Safety (WHS) for their Melbourne location.

Job Overview:

• The candidate will collaborate closely with local and national partners to develop and expand the WHS practice.
• They will take the lead on various WHS matters, including providing legal advice, responding to incidents, representing clients in litigation, and contributing to business development initiatives.
• Exceptional written, drafting, and verbal communication skills, along with strong client liaison abilities and time management, are essential for this role.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice on WHS compliance matters to clients.
• Respond to WHS incidents and advise on regulatory powers.
• Conduct gap analyses of WHS management systems.
• Represent clients in WHS litigation cases.
• Assist with presentations, publications, and business development initiatives.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in Australia in good standing.
• 5+ years of experience in a reputable Employment or WHS practice.
• Demonstrated expertise in WHS legal compliance matters.
• Strong written, drafting, and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional client liaison abilities.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the capacity to handle multiple projects and conflicting priorities.

Certifications:

Admission to the Bar in Australia.

Skills:

• Legal expertise in WHS compliance.
• Incident response and regulatory knowledge.
• Litigation representation.
• Business development.
• Client relationship management.
• Time management and organizational skills.

This highly-regarded firm, focused on rapid global growth, has client interaction and pro bono work high on its list of achievements. Partners are invested in junior associates and group-specific training sessions are very common. Associates confirm a ?we are in this together? attitude among themselves and partners. This firm is also heavily committed to community outreach and diversity. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.