We are looking for a Senior Associate to join the practice led by
Managing Partner Rebecca Kelly in one of our Australia offices to
focus on contentious and non-contentious matters. The ideal candidate
will have a strong employment background, gained within a large-scale
international or regional top tier firm.
Key responsibilities
Advising clients on compliance with local laws and regulations.
Instructing and liaising with correspondent law firms across the region;
Acting for and advising global, multinational, and local clients
on a range of issues, including start up employment infrastructure,
corporate governance and senior executive incentive schemes;
Advising clients on large scale restructuring exercises including
employee communications and drafting documents;
Advising clients on structuring issues;
Advising on workforce conduct issues and other internal issues
including carrying out fact finding and internal investigations on
behalf of clients including implementing recommendations;
Providing advice and support to clients on a full range of
employment issues, including recruitment and sponsorship procedures,
remuneration and benefits packages, grievance and disciplinary
procedures and issues arising on the termination of employment;
Supporting the corporate department with employment issues arising
out of transactions, such as undertaking employment due diligence,
drafting warranties and indemnities in agreements and the transfer
of employees;
Drafting and amending employment contracts, employee handbooks,
policies and procedures and other employment related documentation;
Advising clients across a range of sectors including energy,
transport, mining & resources, construction & engineering,
insurance and reinsurance, financial services, telecommunications
and information technology on employment specific issues arising in
these sectors;
Defending clients on large scale and complex employment disputes;
Advising clients on settlement of disputes and drafting settlement agreements;
Advising clients on immigration matters.
About you
We are looking for a Senior Associate level lawyer who is Australian
or dual qualified with over 6 years' post qualification experience to
join the Corporate practice reporting directly to the Australian
Managing Partner Rebecca Kelly.
The ideal applicant will:
Have worked extensively on employment-related matters. Australia
wide experience would be an advantage;
Have experience of working at a large-scale international or
regional top tier law firm;
Demonstrate an ability to interact confidently with clients and
develop business pro-actively;
Have attained a degree certificate(s) from a reputable
institution, maintaining strong academic performance;
Have a mature and flexible personality and is able to work well
within a team;
Be self-motivated and possesses a very pro-active attitude towards
completing jobs and developing business; and
Have a genuine commitment to building a career with Clyde & Co
in Australia.
About Clyde & Co in the Asia Pacific Region
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners,
2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70
offices and associated offices worldwide.Our values are the principles
that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as
one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are
committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a
diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and
clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which
everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional
skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work,
volunteering, and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact
it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the
SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions
reduction targets.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and
progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please
submit your application which must include cover letter, CV and
academic transcript.
We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including
discounted private health insurance, first class family leave
offering, and wellbeing initiatives.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate
diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace
to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and
encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals,
regardless of background or identity.
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