Employment Legal Counsel
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Job no: 980371
Work type: Full-time
Location: Sydney
Categories: People & Culture, Legal
The Opportunity
Seven Network is seeking an experienced Employment Legal Counsel to manage a broad range of employment law and industrial relations matters. This is a senior individual contributor role, reporting to the Chief People & Culture Officer, and will work closely with internal stakeholders across the business.
The role is responsible for providing expert legal advice and support across all aspects of employment law, including advisory work, disputes, litigation, investigations, policy development, and enterprise bargaining.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide legal advice on employment-related matters, including contracts, compliance, performance management, disciplinary action, and terminations.
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Manage complex employee relations issues and lead internal workplace investigations.
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Represent the company in employment-related disputes, including conciliations and proceedings before the Fair Work Commission and other relevant tribunals.
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Advise on industrial relations strategy, including enterprise bargaining, union engagement, and compliance with relevant workplace instruments.
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Review and develop internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
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Manage relationships with external legal providers on employment and industrial matters.
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Deliver training and legal updates to internal stakeholders on changes in employment law and emerging risks.
About You
You are a technically strong employment lawyer who is comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on. You bring sound judgement, discretion, and a practical, solutions-oriented mindset to complex legal issues.
You will have
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Law degree (LLB) and admission to practice in Australia.
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Minimum 4–6 years’ post-admission experience in employment and industrial relations law.
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Strong understanding of the Fair Work Act, modern awards, enterprise agreements, and case law developments.
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A proven ability to handle complex disputes and deliver commercially sound legal advice.
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Deep knowledge of Australian employment law and regulations.
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Exceptional judgement, discretion, and communication skills, with a knack for juggling priorities under pressure.
Why Seven Network?
We’re looking for people like you to join on our mission to be the most connected news, sport and entertainment brand in Australia.
Seven Network is where you can come to make a difference – in your career, in our company and in the lives of 19 million Australians that we reach each month.
At the heart of our culture is the belief that creativity thrives on connection and collaboration – it's where the magic happens. Our offices across the country buzz with energy and inspiring interactions that can transform to magic on screen.
Recognition and Rewards programs:
- Our peer nominated “Moments that move us” program recognises and rewards our people who shine bright by living our values every day.
- 7Perks – benefits including corporate discounts at a range of retail, tech and health & fitness facilities.
Time to manage life events:
- Community Volunteering, Domestic and Family Violence Leave, Compassionate leave, Personal and Annual leave.
Fertility leave: Up to 5 days paid per year
- Parental leave: Up to 14 weeks for the Primary Carer (dependent on service) and up to 3 weeks for the Secondary Carer (dependent on service).
Total wellbeing approach:
- Nutritional, Exercise, Financial, Legal and Emotional wellbeing support via our EAP, Health and Wellbeing programs, and bespoke onsite events.
- Own your learning by accessing our Leading@SWM and Accelerate@SWM programs. Decide what and when you learn with a mix of just in time online learning and facilitated programs.
- Be mentored by the best in the business as part of our SPARK Mentoring program.
Better Together
Our “Better Together” Employee Advocacy Groups drive diversity, and inclusion efforts across the company ensuring that Seven is an authentic workplace where everybody belongs. We’re proud to be Australia’s first media company to achieve the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and partners with UN Women. In 2023 we launched our RAP as our commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous and First Nations communities and providing education and meaningful accountability for Seven and our people.
Our Values
Our values are our compass. They serve as our roadmap to lead us not just to deliver great work but help to shape everything we do.
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