Workplace Health & Safety Lawyer (Senior Associate)
job description
We are seeking a SA to work on a range of investigations and prosecutions as well as providing strategic and tactical advice to our clients.
03rd June, 2024
About the team
Our thriving Workplace Relations and Safety team has recently been joined by one of the industries leading health and safety lawyers, Jane Hall.
Jane's extensive experience will add to the depth of our existing team of more than 20 safety lawyers in Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Queensland, and expand our national practice.
Beyond courts and boardrooms, our team prides itself on giving advice where it is most needed, which has included construction sites, warehouses, fishing vessels, factories, quarries and even in a truck or two.
Jane's practice falls into three distinct areas - Regulatory investigations and prosecutions;
strategic and tactical advice;
and WHS legal educationand training.
About the role
Jane is looking for a Senior Associate to join her team. You will work closely with Jane as well as work directly with clients and manage files from instructions through to completion.
Jane works with clients from large ASX, private and government organisations on a diverse range of health and safety matters including litigation and criminal prosecutions, safety systems and health and safety frameworks. As well as case work, Jane advises boards and leadership teams to identify and manage health and safety risks, meet their compliance and safety goals and protect their license to operate.
The work undertaken is often complex and requires you to work closely with clients as their trusted advisor.
This is a fast paced and interesting role that offers an exciting opportunity for a career minded professional to progress their legal career in a supportive environment and a growing group, servicing quality clients.
About you
Given the diversity of work undertaken by the team we are open to considering candidates who are currently working in this space as well as those with experience in criminal litigation or regulatory litigation who are keen to make the transition into a role such as this.
You will have gained exposure to the following:
- Managing files and working closely with clients
- Litigation work, including court appearances, engaging experts, criminal procedure, contested matters and pleas
- Dealing with regulators and prosecutors
- Written advice to corporate clients, boards and or senior executives
03rd June, 2024
About the team
Our thriving Workplace Relations and Safety team has recently been joined by one of the industries leading health and safety lawyers, Jane Hall.
Jane's extensive experience will add to the depth of our existing team of more than 20 safety lawyers in Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Queensland, and expand our national practice.
Beyond courts and boardrooms, our team prides itself on giving advice where it is most needed, which has included construction sites, warehouses, fishing vessels, factories, quarries and even in a truck or two.
Jane's practice falls into three distinct areas - Regulatory investigations and prosecutions;
strategic and tactical advice;
and WHS legal educationand training.
About the role
Jane is looking for a Senior Associate to join her team. You will work closely with Jane as well as work directly with clients and manage files from instructions through to completion.
Jane works with clients from large ASX, private and government organisations on a diverse range of health and safety matters including litigation and criminal prosecutions, safety systems and health and safety frameworks. As well as case work, Jane advises boards and leadership teams to identify and manage health and safety risks, meet their compliance and safety goals and protect their license to operate.
The work undertaken is often complex and requires you to work closely with clients as their trusted advisor.
This is a fast paced and interesting role that offers an exciting opportunity for a career minded professional to progress their legal career in a supportive environment and a growing group, servicing quality clients.
About you
Given the diversity of work undertaken by the team we are open to considering candidates who are currently working in this space as well as those with experience in criminal litigation or regulatory litigation who are keen to make the transition into a role such as this.
You will have gained exposure to the following:
- Managing files and working closely with clients
- Litigation work, including court appearances, engaging experts, criminal procedure, contested matters and pleas
- Dealing with regulators and prosecutors
- Written advice to corporate clients, boards and or senior executives
What is of key importance is a genuine passion for this area of law alongside your ability to work closely with clients and to build those relationships.
This is an exciting opportunity for a career minded professional to develop their legal career in this space. We are looking for someone who has long term career aspirations to grow in this team.
Who we are
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia's largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.
Employee benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.
Our benefits include:
- A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
- Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
- Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.
Firm awards and citations
We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.
- Employer of Choice - Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
- Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
- Doyle's Guide - inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
- Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30 The Best Lawyers in Australia awards/3 Best Lawyers:
Ones to Watch in Australia awards - Great Place to Work Certification
- Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession
Community &
impact
We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.
This includes:
- Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
- Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
- International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
- Red Cross Life Blood group donations
What's next?
For further information, please visit our Careers website.
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Zoe Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on .
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This role is being managed directly by our in-house talent team. At this stage we are not accepting agency candidates, we will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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