Achieving success through the diversity of our people

• Great Team Environment
• Leading international law firm
• Part-time opportunity

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

Our Work, Health and Safety (WHS) law practice group is recognised as one of the leading teams in Australia. Demand on our services has created an opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join the team. The role will work closely with both local and national partners to build out the practice and will also take the lead on a range of work. The team is involved in the full range of work, health and safety law matters for a diverse client base across a range of industries. We are ideally looking for someone part-time (3 or 4 days per week). The key responsibilities and requirements for this role are as follows:

Responsibilities

• Providing advice regarding WHS legal compliance matters
• Responding to WHS incidents and providing advice concerning exercise of WHS regulatory powers
• Advising regarding gap analysis of WHS management systems
• Representing clients in WHS litigation
• Assisting with presentations, publications and all business development related initiatives

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years PQE gained within a reputable Employment or WHS practice
• Outstanding written, drafting and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional client liaison skills
• Strong time management & organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities.

The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and focused individual. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the communities in which we work which underpins our strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. We provide a range of opportunities in which our people can make a difference to their local and global communities including through pro bono legal work, charitable giving, volunteering and support for the environment.

We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a silver employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. It is the policy of NRFA Group to provide workplace adjustments for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application/interview process, please contact Yvette Borradale (03) 8686 6003.