Job Description

About Us

Madison Marcus is a leading boutique law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Parramatta. We have been consistently recognised by the legal and business communities for excellence in our legal work, innovation, corporate citizenship, and our employee health and well-being initiatives, along with individual team members for their success and leadership. We are a young, diverse firm offering great working conditions, diverse and enjoyable social events and ample development opportunities.

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lawyer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation to clients in various industries. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the law and be able to provide sound legal advice to clients.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and representation to clients in various industries
• Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure that clients are informed of their legal rights and obligations
• Draft legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and pleadings
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including trials, hearings, and arbitrations
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
• Advise clients on legal issues related to their business operations
• Keep up-to-date with changes in the law and advise clients accordingly
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients

Skill set: The services provided by Madison Marcus in relation to employment law include:

• Employment Law (all aspects);
• Industrial Relations (ER matters);
• Human Rights, Anti-discrimination and Equal Opportunity;
• Change Management;
• Terminations;
• Restraint of trade disputes for employers/employees;
• Misuse of confidential information;
• Workplace Investigations, workplace disputes, mediations and training – Investigations into unions in relation to compliance with awards;
• Award Interpretation and application;
• Legislative interpretation and clarification;
• Workplace Health and Safety investigations;
• Occupational Health and Safety Investigations;
• Contract Development, review – Employment and contractor agreements;
• Advising on Enterprise Bargaining Agreements;
• Policy and procedures advice relating to emails, internet usage, sexual harassment, termination for misconduct and other matters;
• Risk Managements and compliance registers;
• Best practice on crisis management; and
• Sports Sector Employment Law.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Laws and current practising certificate
• Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing in Employment Law
• Strong understanding of the law and legal procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

The position offers:

• The opportunity to become a valued member of a busy practice dedicated to providing clients with the best possible advice and service;
• Career progression;
• A challenging and rewarding position with the ability to make your mark;
• A competitive salary commensurate with experience; and
• A supportive friendly team and the opportunity to enjoy the wealth of experience and support that will surround you.

Benefits and Culture

Our mission is to protect and empower both clients and employees.

We do not isolate or pigeonhole like big firms by management processes and layers of red tape and politics. Here at Madison Marcus Law Firm, we are entrepreneurial and forward thinking by nature. We thrive on new ideas and innovation. We proactively invest in new technologies to be a firm where law and business meet with technology. We are new age.

We offer work anniversary loyalty bonuses, fortnightly drinks and team bonding, volunteer days credited to your budget, paid parental leave, business and staff referral incentives, wellness initiatives, fantastic social club activities and 1:1 Marketing Coaching and assistance.

How to apply?

Please send your resume and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the key selection criteria. For a confidential conversation, please contact Verdiana Riolo on 02 8022 1222 or email verdiana.riolo@madisonmarcus.com.au. All discussions and emails will be treated as highly confidential to protect your privacy.

• Recruiters – at this stage, no applications will be received from recruiters.
• All applicants must have legal rights to work in Australia.