Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic senior solicitor to join the Office of General Counsel (OGC) in Sydney, focusing on advising on employment issues, related litigation, and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on a range of employment matters from investigations to disputes.
• Draft responsive documents in employment related proceedings (Fair Work Commission and/or Australian Human Rights Commission).
• Facilitate factual investigations in workers compensation matters.
• Work with counsel, external law firms and those within the Office of General Counsel to help resolve disputes, address regulatory issues and respond to claims against KPMG on complex matters.
• Provide timely legal advice to KPMG on complex legal risks and issues.
• Assist in responding to Orders, Notices, Summonses and Subpoenas served on KPMG.
• Provide legal advice on employment-related policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Hold a current Practicing Certificate.
• Familiar with proceedings before the Fair Work Commission and/or the Australian Human Rights Commission, proceedings before a court and interacting with workplace regulators.
• Have a strong academic record with 5 plus years post qualification experience in private practice at a major law firm.
• Be analytical, commercial and solution focused.
• Have an ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and adhere to deadlines.
• Possess a strong team-oriented attitude.
• Be focused on professional development and improvement.

Location

• Sydney

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior
• 5 plus years post qualification experience

Education Level

• Current Practicing Certificate

Benefits

• Rewarding careers for outstanding professionals
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive culture
• Flexible and agile work practices
• Generous paid parental leave
• Career breaks
• Retail discounts
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Salary packaging options

About the Company

• KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience.
• We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.
• Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently.
• Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back.
• You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.
• At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work.
• We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks.
• KPMG Australia: grow with us!

Equal Opportunity

• We believe diversity of thought, background, and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities.
• We are consistently recognised as an employer of choice for women, and our inclusive culture promotes the development of our people irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability.
• Diverse candidates have diverse needs.
• During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests.
• If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.