Senior Legal Counsel
Senior Legal Counsel
Posted
08-Sep-2025
Location
Melbourne
Sector
Associations & Memberships
Salary
$170,000.00 - $170,000.00 Year
Work Type
Permanent
Reference
3956892
Join a respected membership-based organisation as Senior Legal Counsel and play a pivotal role in supporting businesses across Australia. Provide expert legal advice, represent members in workplace matters, and contribute to industry advocacy. Be part of a purpose-driven team where your work makes a tangible difference.
• Join a dynamic, purpose-led membership organisation
• Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangement (2 days WFH)
• Supportive team culture with no billable hours
The Role - Senior Legal Counsel
Our client, a well-regarded membership-based organisation, is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to deliver practical employment and workplace relations advice to its members. This full-time, permanent role is critical in providing accessible legal guidance, advocacy, and representation while working closely with the HR Advisory team and senior leadership. You will contribute to submissions, policies, and industry advocacy, while also building trusted relationships with members through direct support.
About Our Client
Our client is a national membership organisation that protects, empowers, and advocates for the interests of its members. By providing legal expertise, workplace relations advice, and industry representation, they play an essential role in supporting their members who are essential to Australia’s economic diversity and resilience.
Key Responsibilities
Member Advice & Support
• Provide timely, practical employment and workplace relations advice by phone and email
• Coach members on handling employee relations issues effectively
• Collaborate with HR Advisors to ensure consistent, accurate advice
Advocacy & Representation
• Represent members in hearings, conciliations, and mediations before the Fair Work Commission and other relevant bodies
• Draft submissions, policies, and resources on employment and industrial relations issues
• Support advocacy initiatives influencing workplace law and compliance
Knowledge & Communication
• Write articles and updates on employment law topics
• Present at member forums and contribute to industry events
• Ensure members are informed of legislative and regulatory changes
What We’re Looking For
• 6+ years’ post-admission experience in employment/industrial relations law
• A current practising certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Strong courtroom and appearance experience, with confidence representing members
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to translate complex legal advice into plain language
• A collaborative, approachable, and hands-on professional
• Comfortable engaging with members directly, including by phone
What’s in it for you?
• Salary: $170,000 + Super
• Work Environment: Supportive, purpose-driven team with no billable hours
• Flexible Working: Hybrid arrangement (3 days office, 2 WFH)
• Location: Inner South-East Melbourne, with free on-site parking
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this role submit an up-to-date resume. You can send this through the ‘Apply’ option. If you require further information, please contact Alma Raheem at alma.raheem@beaumontpeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Applications will be reviewed, and candidates progressed regularly so please apply as soon as possible.
At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
• Join a dynamic, purpose-led membership organisation
• Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangement (2 days WFH)
• Supportive team culture with no billable hours
The Role - Senior Legal Counsel
Our client, a well-regarded membership-based organisation, is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to deliver practical employment and workplace relations advice to its members. This full-time, permanent role is critical in providing accessible legal guidance, advocacy, and representation while working closely with the HR Advisory team and senior leadership. You will contribute to submissions, policies, and industry advocacy, while also building trusted relationships with members through direct support.
About Our Client
Our client is a national membership organisation that protects, empowers, and advocates for the interests of its members. By providing legal expertise, workplace relations advice, and industry representation, they play an essential role in supporting their members who are essential to Australia’s economic diversity and resilience.
Key Responsibilities
Member Advice & Support
• Provide timely, practical employment and workplace relations advice by phone and email
• Coach members on handling employee relations issues effectively
• Collaborate with HR Advisors to ensure consistent, accurate advice
Advocacy & Representation
• Represent members in hearings, conciliations, and mediations before the Fair Work Commission and other relevant bodies
• Draft submissions, policies, and resources on employment and industrial relations issues
• Support advocacy initiatives influencing workplace law and compliance
Knowledge & Communication
• Write articles and updates on employment law topics
• Present at member forums and contribute to industry events
• Ensure members are informed of legislative and regulatory changes
What We’re Looking For
• 6+ years’ post-admission experience in employment/industrial relations law
• A current practising certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Strong courtroom and appearance experience, with confidence representing members
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to translate complex legal advice into plain language
• A collaborative, approachable, and hands-on professional
• Comfortable engaging with members directly, including by phone
What’s in it for you?
• Salary: $170,000 + Super
• Work Environment: Supportive, purpose-driven team with no billable hours
• Flexible Working: Hybrid arrangement (3 days office, 2 WFH)
• Location: Inner South-East Melbourne, with free on-site parking
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this role submit an up-to-date resume. You can send this through the ‘Apply’ option. If you require further information, please contact Alma Raheem at alma.raheem@beaumontpeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Applications will be reviewed, and candidates progressed regularly so please apply as soon as possible.
At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
