Summary
Posted: 26 Aug 2024
Role Number: 200561416
Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined - and now can't imagine living without. If you're motivated by the idea of making a real impact, and joining a team where we pride ourselves in being one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world, a career with Apple might be your dream job! Apple is looking for a senior employment lawyer to join its Global Labour and Employment Law team to provide world-class support to Apple People Team, the business and other stakeholders in Australia and the Asia Pacific region ("APAC"). This lawyer will be based in Apple's Sydney office. The areas of responsibility will initially cover Apple Australia business and employment and labour matters, then gradually expand to multiple jurisdictions in APAC over time.
Description
- Be a trusted legal partner to the People Business Partner and Employee/Labour Relations ("ELR) organizations and the business navigating a broad range of labour issues, such as enterprise agreement negotiations, industry awards, collective bargaining, managing union relationships, and FWC applications. - Advise on a variety of employment matters including hiring and recruiting, discipline, investigations, wages and hours, accommodations, terminations, workforce restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions. Work with internal partners to achieve legal compliance and meet regulatory requirements. - Investigate and respond to demand letters and administrative or governmental inquiries and investigations. Work with outside counsel on FWC applications, litigations and discrimination claims. - Formulate and revise standard terms and conditions of employment and People policies, advise on employee consultation and government filing requirements. - Responsible for preparing and conducting employment and labour law training programs for People team and management. - Contribute to knowledge sharing, expertise and skills to assist in improving decision making in employment and labour law issues in the region.
Australia qualified lawyer with relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal team.
8-10 years of experience in providing advice to multi-national organizations, with proven ability to match legal expertise to commercial business context.
Excellent Knowledge of federal and state labour and employment laws and regulations.
Fluent in English, both verbal and written.Experience of enterprise agreement negotiations/ collective bargaining
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to APAC regional matters would be useful but not essential, but an interest in working across the APAC region is a pre-requisite.
Experience of enterprise agreement negotiations/ collective bargaining
Excellent technical, analytical and decision-making skills together with an ability to communicate, both verbal and written, in a commercial and non-technical manner.
Self-motivated and solution driven.
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-based and demanding work environment and perform under pressure.
Sense of humour and commitment to professionalism.
Willingness to travel.
Strong and effective relationship management.
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