Employment Lawyer - Senior Legal Counsel Aviation Excellence

Employment Lawyer - Senior Legal CounselEmployment Lawyer - Senior Legal Counsel2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from Greenfields Executive Recruitment & SearchExecutive Search Partner, In-House Legal, Company Secretary & Governance, at Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search -An industry leader in aviation is seeking an accomplished Senior Legal Counsel with deep expertise in employment law, industrial relations, and enterprise bargaining. In this key role, youll provide strategic legal advice and play an instrumental part in upholding governance and compliance across the organisation.The OpportunityReporting directly to the Head of Legal, this role provides high-level strategic and legal advice across critical areas, including enterprise bargaining, compliance, workplace relations, and governance. As a key advisor, youll play a central role in advancing the organisation''s mission while ensuring operational excellence and mitigating risks.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver expert legal advice with a strong focus on member and customer service.Manage enterprise bargaining processes, dispute resolution, and litigation.Provide legal counsel to internal teams and executive management, translating complex legal issues into actionable insights.Draft, negotiate, and finalise commercial agreements and contracts.Prepare high-quality submissions and reports for regulatory bodies, including Fair Work Commission, CASA, and others.Collaborate with external counsel, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.Conduct legal research, interpret legislation, and provide critical legal opinions.About YouWere looking for a results-driven professional with:A Bachelor of Laws degree and a current unrestricted practising certificate.Minimum 5 years post-admission experience, ideally with unions, membership organisations, or aviation-related sectors.Demonstrated ability to manage complex processes and multi-party environments.Strong skills in legal research, negotiation, and compliance.A proactive approach with excellent time management and organisational skills.Passion for the aviation industry and a proven ability to work under pressure.This organisation values dedication, innovation, and professionalism. This role offers:A supportive and collaborative team environment.Opportunities to influence industry-wide practices and governance.A platform to engage with top-tier regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders.Flexible and hybrid working arrangementsGreenfields is a specialist In-House Legal, Company Secretary and Corporate Governance Executive Search & Recruitment firm. Partnering with a diverse portfolio of cross-sector clients including top ASX listed organisations, non-listed organisations, multinationals, small and medium size enterprises, and not-for-profits.Please send your resume in confidence to Aislyn Jennings, Executive Search Partner, at [email protected] or call for a confidential discussion 0432000919.Greenfields will only accept documents in MS Word or PDF format. We do not accept or open external links to profiles or adverts. 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