Senior Employment Lawyer

The Lottery Corporation

Senior Employment Lawyer providing legal support in employee and industrial relations at The Lottery Corporation. Collaborating with People & Culture team in managing legal risks and compliance.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeBrisbane • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations and industrial relations law, with a strong focus on legal risk management and compliance. Proven ability to partner with People & Culture teams to navigate complex employee-related issues and disputes.

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Employee Relations LawIndustrial Relations LawLegal Risk ManagementCompliance ObligationsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Employment ContractsPerformance ManagementConduct IssuesDisciplinary ActionLitigation SupportInvestigationsWage ComplianceCase Law AnalysisLegal ExperienceLegislative Change

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementInfluencing SkillsAutonomyInitiativeDrive

Certifications & Qualifications

Law DegreeAdmitted Solicitor in QLD

Industry Keywords

Employee RelationsIndustrial RelationsLegal SupportPeople & CultureCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide end-to-end employee relations legal support, including with regard to employment contracts, procedures and policies, industrial instruments, wage compliance, performance management, conduct issues, investigations, disciplinary action, disputes, strategic projects and other matters.
Partner with the People & Culture team to help manage ER/IR-related legal risks and relevant compliance obligations and monitor and advise on changes to employment law and policy.
Build, maintain and manage relationships across the organisation (particularly P&C), gaining support for, and influencing, key internal stakeholders in their approach to legal risk management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualified in law and admitted as a solicitor in QLD (or relevant state or territory)
Proven legal experience either in-house or in private practice with a focus on ER and IR law (minimum of 5 years)
Core legal training undertaken in a law firm environment will be highly regarded
Deep understanding of recent and emerging legislative change in the ER/IR environment and relevant case law
Demonstrated experience partnering with P&C teams to support management of employee-related issues, risks and disputes (including litigation)
Ability to operate autonomously – a self-starter with initiative and drive

Benefits

Comp & perks

Balance work and life with our ‘flex for great outcomes’ approach – hybrid working, plus a range of generous leave options.
Reward and recognition programs at all levels. Your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
Ignite your potential with our dedicated learning and development platform to support your bright future.
We empower careers to grow from within. 50% of all roles in 2025 were filled by our own people, proving that your next opportunity is already here!
A true sense of belonging. We’re committed to Inclusion & Diversity with a range of initiatives such as our Gender Affirmation Support, employee inclusion networks and diversity memberships and celebrations.
Make positive impacts with opportunities to volunteer with our community partners. We'll also dollar match fundraising efforts of our employees lending their support to registered charities.