Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen in our in-house legal team, the Office of General Counsel (OGC), for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel in Sydney. The OGC provide legal advice across the complete service offering of KPMG Australia.  An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic senior solicitor to join the team in a role focused on advising employment issues and related litigation and dispute resolution. 

As a valued member of KPMG’s Office of General Counsel, you will 

• 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 
• On complex 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 
• 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. 

The successful candidate for this position will: 

• Hold a current Practicing Certificate 
• Be 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 orientated attitude 
• Be focused on professional development and improvement 

What we offer you 

We offer rewarding careers for outstanding professionals, ongoing learning and development opportunities, a collaborative and inclusive culture, and flexible and agile work practices that focus on our people's wellbeing. We also believe that our business plays a distinct and vital role in helping solve important social and environmental issues; and use our unique skills and expertise to help create positive and lasting impacts for our communities. 

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. 

Please apply for this position by submitting your confidential application online. 

Qualifications

• Hold a current Practicing Certificate.

Additional Information

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. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

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.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!