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Special Counsel/Senior Associate - Work, Health & Safety
Work Type
Full Time
Job Location
Melbourne
Practice Group/Department
Employment and Labour
Role
Senior Associate
Description
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) lawpractice group is recognised as one of
the leadingteams 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:
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.