Managing Counsel - Camberwell, Australia - coles
Description
We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.
About the team
For a company as big as ours, the employment landscape is naturally complex. Because we operate across a range of legal remits, our People & Culture Legal & Governance team are trusted advisors to the business. With such a deep understanding of our goals and values, we provide practical and commercial advice when it's needed most.
About the Role
We are currently searching for a senior and experienced employment lawyer to lead our P&C Legal and Governance team on a 12 month fixed-term full-time contract.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for complex employment law matters and can apply a strategic, commercial lens to resolving issues that arise in the people space. You will provide legal advice and partner with the business on employment law matters, while leading a team of experienced lawyers and workplace relations professionals. In addition, you will have the opportunity to further develop the P&C governance framework and work with professionals across P&C and the broader business.
This role is suitable for candidates looking to develop their leadership experience from private practice or candidates with in-house experience at a large employer. Experience in leading high performing teams and working with an ASX listed organisation is helpful.
You'll also be:
• Leading a high performing team of lawyers and workplace relations professionals to resolve dynamic and complex workplace issues.
• Provide strategic, commercial legal advice on a variety of employment law matters, including workforce restructures, employment litigation, complex investigations, disciplinary matters, discrimination issues and termination of employment matters.
• Develop the P&C governance framework and assist with compliance projects.
About you and you skills
• Legal qualification
• Current practicing certificate
• Extensive level of PQE experience in employment law – e.g. PQE 7+
• Experience managing complex employment law matters in large organisations
• In-house, secondment and leadership experience preferred
• Ability to manage a variety of stakeholders and manage a team
• Capacity to handle change in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; self-confidence
• Strong client and results focus, motivated with can-do attitude
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities