Employment Counsel

Axiom, a global leader in alternative legal services, is seeking an Employment Counsel to join its team in Sydney, Australia. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support on employment-related matters, including disputes, complaints, and investigations, within a well-respected university setting. The Employment Counsel will serve as a proactive point of contact for internal clients and external parties, ensuring timely and high-quality legal advice across various employment issues.

Key responsibilities include offering legal and strategic advice on staff and student disputes, managing court and tribunal proceedings, and developing and maintaining legal resources and training materials. The role also involves building and maintaining productive relationships with key stakeholders, delivering business-focused legal training, and overseeing the use of external legal advisers when appropriate.

Candidates should have substantial experience in workplace relations, including employment, industrial relations, safety, and discrimination law, with a preference for experience in the higher education sector. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide timely, business-relevant legal advice, operate with confidentiality and diplomacy, and possess excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

While specific compensation details are not provided, Axiom offers a collaborative and flexible working environment, emphasizing professional development and career growth. Employees are encouraged to build and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders and their teams, and to deliver business-focused legal training on contemporary issues relevant to them.

Axiom is committed to transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Joining Axiom provides an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing impactful legal solutions across various industries.