Strategic Senior Legal Advisor For Employment And Industrial Relations

Hemisphere HR is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our legal services team, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert advice on complex employment and industrial relations matters.

About the Role:
The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for delivering high-level legal assistance and advice on litigation, employment, and industrial relations matters affecting the entire organization and its employees. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, have functional accountability into the legal function, and take operational direction from the Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) for ER/IR matters.

Responsibilities:
- Provide authoritative advice on legislative and common law obligations affecting employment policies and procedures, including workplace relations legislation, discrimination law, and work health and safety obligations.
- Lead the legal strategy and provide expert advice in the management of complex and contentious employment matters.
- Represent the organization in employment-related litigation and disputes, both internally and in external tribunals and commissions.

Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in law with 10+ years PQE.
- Admitted as a legal practitioner in any State of Australia.
- Ability to hold a Practising Certificate in the Australian Capital Territory.
- 10+ years in employment and industrial relations law/commercial litigation advising obtained in a top-tier law firm, government department, or corporation.

About Us:
Hemisphere HR is committed to cultivating a culture of respect, safety, and trust, ensuring psychological well-being and support across all our workplaces. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where employees can thrive.