Senior Associate - Employee Relations amp Safety

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Perth
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Employee Relations & Safety
About the role
Our Perth Employee Relations & Safety team are currently recruiting a Senior Associate (1 – 6 pqe) with a solid background in employment and industrial relations law to work closely with Partners Ruth Rosedale
and Philip Willox
and the broader team.
This role will see you responsible for strategic and complex advisory, transactional and litigation matters which often sets the pace in the market.
Our lawyers recognise that each client has different needs and work in partnership with our clients to achieve commercial outcomes. It is this flexibility, together with a deep knowledge of our clients business that differentiates King & Wood Mallesons in the labour law marketplace.
You will have:
Recognised experience in employment law and industrial relations law as well as strong transactional experience gained in a similar environment and enjoy working as part of a committed and dynamic team.
Excellent analytical, communication and research skills - to deliver prompt and commercially astute advice
Strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability - you will play a key role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with our clients
Team focus - to facilitate effective teamwork by developing strong internal relationships
Enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities - participating in practice development programs and developing strategic relationships and networks
First rate experience in the preparation of advice and drafting documents
Experience representing employers in employment disputes in the Fair Work Commission and other courts and tribunals
As a senior lawyer within the team you will be expected to maintain your networks to enhance development of the practice and be actively involved in industry related issues. You will have proven experience in assistance in the management of teams (including remotely) and allocating resources to ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of solicitor skill sets. You will be expected to contribute to the development of the practice so that commercially sensible and innovative solutions are provided to our clients.
Who are we?
We are Asia’s top tier international law firm with deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years. With 30 offices, we have over 3,000 lawyers strategically positioned on the ground in the world's growth markets and financial centres.
Why work with us?
We promote a culture based on respect, trust, inclusivity, diversity, flexibility, mastery and growth. We seek to create a workplace where our people are proud to work and where their ambitions can be realised. Connection with our people is a priority, we offer targeted and meaningful conversations around professional and personal development, with regular feedback and coaching.
What else we’ll offer
Access to market leading work in your chosen specialty, and the opportunity to work with leaders in their fields
Flexible ways of working and various leave arrangements to balance your work and life commitments
Holistic wellbeing programs supporting mental and physical health, including access to a broad range of mental health resources, EAP, gym memberships, flu vaccinations, skin cancer checks and in house catered meals.
Mobility around our network when opportunities arise
Access to a large range of learning and development opportunities to help you meet your goals
A detailed framework to support working parents in balancing their personal and professional priorities, including 26 weeks paid parental leave open to both primary and secondary carers with no minimum service period for permanent employees
Corporate discounts on health and general insurance, superannuation advice and other products and services
Opportunities to participate in a wide range of pro-bono and community impact programs, and inclusion networks
How to apply
Please apply by selecting the apply now link below and completing an online application form.
For further information on this role, please contact Britt Evans, Resourcing Consultant at ****
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual orientation, culture, faith, disability and life stages.
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
Agencies - please note that we are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this role.
All job applications must be submitted through kwm.com
, Seek, LinkedIn or an authorised agency, applications through any other third party websites will not be accepted.

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