Legal counsel

• Act as a service-focused, proactive point of contact for internal clients and external parties across people/HR, workplace relations, student conduct and dispute matters, and other portfolios as required
• Provide legal and strategic advice on staff and student disputes, including negotiation, mediation, resolution strategies, and management of court and tribunal proceedings (including briefing and managing external counsel)
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders and their teams, and deliver business-focused legal training on contemporary issues relevant to them
• Develop, maintain and enhance template documents and legal resources, and prepare regular legal updates for internal communication channels
• Manage the use of external legal advisers where appropriate, and ensure work is carried out in line with relevant organisational policies and procedures

• Substantial experience as a lawyer in workplace relations (employment, industrial relations, safety, discrimination) and administrative law
• Proven ability to deliver timely, business-relevant legal advice, working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders at different levels
• Demonstrated capacity to operate with a high level of confidentiality, diplomacy, and influence, supported by excellent interpersonal and time management skills
• Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced team environment, bringing a positive, can-do attitude

Higher education sector experience (in-house or private practice)

• World-class clients – our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with premier companies, including F100 and ASX-listed organisations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work
• Flexibility – we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility – in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time – we match you with opportunities to help you reach these goals
• A dedicated talent team – we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional, by assigning you a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements
• Referral bonus – once you start working with us, refer your legal peers and enjoy a generous referral bonus as a thank you for expanding the Axiom community