Canberra, ACT
- Strategically blocked from your own partnership potential?
- Unique Opportunity to step into Partnership
- National group of excellent Workplace Partners need to add one more and are prepared to develop that person
This is a unique opportunity for an interstate based Workplace Relations expert to take up partnership in the ACT.
If you are strategically blocked for partnership in your current firm but have an excellent background in Workplace Relations than this will appeal. This role with be open to those that may want a hybrid Canberra/Sydney Partnership or a complete lifestyle and position overhaul.
What is driving this step-up opportunity in an existing flow of end-to-end referral matters driven by a local cohort of nine partners and an extensive national set of Employment Partners. You will join one of Australia’s leading upper National’s that can genuinely boast an excellent culture and comradery. In speaking to a SC in litigation that made the move from Queensland, she described joining this Canberra office by saying ‘such lovely people, they are engaged in truly excellent work’
The role will focus on advising and representing employers on the management of disciplinary issues, grievances, bullying and harassment, code of conduct breaches and industrial issues. Advise on internal and external investigations and performance management issues. Given the depth of the government activity naturally driven out of the Canberra office with strong Commonwealth ties, experience with government clients is of interest but not essential.
This is a lifestyle move that includes a leadership opportunity. Canberra has become a hub for affluent living on the same dollar for dollar that Sydney simply cannot offer. Enjoy purchasing property in the inner quarters of a city that is flush with art, museums, a rich orchestral music scene and waking/cycle paths.
About You:
- Minimum of 8 years experience in Employer driven Workplace Relations Law
- The genuine desire to convert to Partner and an openness to growth and development in the venture
- Bachelor of Laws, strong academics
- Ability to interact and work with other senior lawyers to achieve best office outcomes
- Disposition and proven abilities in commercial acumen
If this sounds like a structure that matches your career growth goals, we welcome further conversation in strict confidence.
Felicity McManus – Director
0405 537 153