Employment Lawyer
Sydney, NSW, AU
Make a difference as an Employment Lawyer
Join the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand.
Your Role
Step into this Employment Lawyer role and work with a dedicated, experienced and supportive Employment Legal Team that’s part of the Legal and Company Secretariat (LCS) function at IAG.
You will work on a broad range of matters across IAG’s operations in Australia and New Zealand, including advising on employment law, compliance, industrial relations, work health and safety and corporate governance. You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders including IAG’s People Performance & Reputation function which has significant depth and experience including across Employee Relations, Case Management, Culture & Diversity and Safe & Well.
As an Employment Lawyer, you will champion and support legal compliance and ethical practices whilst building on strong partnerships and collaboration within a high performing team. In this influential role, you will develop close relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
This is a full-time 9-month fixed term contract opportunity, based in Gadigal Country (Sydney) or Naarm (Melbourne)
About You
- Minimum of 4 years (PQE) proven experience within a specialist employment legal team in either a reputable firm or blue chip corporate legal practice, with expertise in employment law and work health and safety
- You have strong technical legal, drafting and communication skills and are able to convey legal concepts and advice effectively and succinctly that’s tailored to your audience
- You have strong stakeholder management skills and are proactive in understanding the business and embedding yourself in the organisation
- You manage your matters and time well, and you work effectively with external counsel
- Are able to work collaboratively whilst also being able to work autonomously
- You’re eager to learn and to continue developing your professional skills and legal practice
Applications close Monday 9 December, 23:59pm AEDT.
Joining IAG, you’ll have access to:
- Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard
- 5 myLeave days per year on top of annual leave
- Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex
- Inclusive leave such as public holiday swap and gender affirmation leave
- Discounts on every day and special occasion items
- Great employee network communities
*employment type eligibility criteria apply
ABOUT US
We’re part of the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Together our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping, supporting ambitions and making insurance accessible.
We’re guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses and communities. Collaborating on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth, develop resilience and create meaningful change, and support the leadership development of our Indigenous employees.
As part of IAG, you'll enjoy a world of opportunity, growth and stability and work in an environment that celebrates all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and cultures. Together we're passionate about social issues, climate change resilience, big tech and being an inclusive workplace.
We’re ready for you. Apply today.
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