Associate / Senior Associate, Employment & SafetyApply remote type : HybridLocations : Sydney, MelbourneTime type : Full timePosted on : Posted 3 Days AgoJob requisition id : JR00000456Your roleYou'll be a part of our Employment & Safety team and work closely with our clients to manage employment and safety risks, protect corporate reputation, and promote our clients as employers of choice. Working with our Partners and the wider team, you will gain exposure to interesting and complex advice and litigation.At Allens, our structure means you'll get exposure to a number of different Partners within the team and a wide variety of work. We encourage our lawyers to find their niche and specialise in areas they're interested in while building a strong foundation across their field.As an Associate / Senior Associate in our Employment & Safety team you will :Play a leading role on employment & safety matters, managing and supporting junior lawyers.Manage disputes and litigation in tribunals and courts.Advise on employment, industrial relations, discrimination, and safety matters.Manage large underpayment and other employment compliance reviews and regulatory matters.Assist clients with enterprise bargaining and managing industrial disputes.Advise on restructuring and the employment aspects of corporate transactions.Advise on safety compliance and response to safety incidents.Conduct or advise on workplace investigations.This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work; however, flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.About youYou will have :Experience working in an employment and safety team, ideally at a large law firm, international law firm, or a combination of private practice and in-house legal work.The ability to lead and manage matters and other lawyers.An interest in business development and growing a practice.A desire to learn, grow, network, and mentor others.Your developmentIn joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported, and guided as you learn and develop and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.Our benefits include :Financial : market competitive fixed remuneration; generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution; salary continuance insurance; employee recruitment referral program; discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance; charity matched funding program.Health and wellbeing : fully subsidised gym memberships; annual flu vaccinations; skin checks; in-house snacks and catered meals; subsidised sporting and social activities; Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling; wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families; regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.Flexibility : hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions; equipment to support working from home.Leave : ability to purchase additional annual leave; access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees; high-quality executive coaching to support the transition.International opportunities : our alliance with Linklaters ensures possible secondments to many of their overseas offices.Recognition : team-based recognition including social activities and contribution-based recognition activities; annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment, and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.How to apply?We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please phone Thomas Wigglesworth, Talent Acquisition National Manager, on +61 449 539 834.At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at . We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at . The right role for you might be just around the corner!
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