Description
We have a rare opportunity for an experienced and ambitious lawyer to join our growing Workplace Health & Safety team in Sydney.
As an Associate, you will be doing front end and back end WHS work, including:
- Responding to incidents, including providing advice on improvement, prohibition, and infringement notices
- Preparing for and appearing in court for WHS prosecutions and Coronial Inquests
- Advising on safety governance and best practise, including officer duties
You will need to be an Australian-qualified lawyer, with 2-5 years post-qualification experience, ideally gained in private practice, along with the following skills and attributes:
- Demonstrated experience working in workplace health & safety law
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to assimilate information quickly and handle multiple priorities within tight timeframes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Collegiate and collaborative
- Be commercial aware and enthusiastic about business development
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced high-performing team
- Bring energy and enthusiasm to the role!
Pinsent Masons is one of the world's leading law firms, with a rapidly growing presence in Australia built on a reputation for outstanding work for clients and genuine care for its people.
We provide an environment where our lawyers can drive their development, work flexibly and learn fast.
We offer:
- A global reach and a local feel, with 30 offices and 2000 lawyers operating across Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East
- Flexibility, allowing you to bring your whole self to work and participate in practices that support your wellbeing, mental wellness and work/life balance
- Opportunities to participate in, and even run, social activities, diversity and inclusion networks, and charitable initiatives