Legal Counsel – Employee Relations

The Lottery Corporation

. Provide end-to-end employee relations legal support .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations and industrial relations law, providing comprehensive legal support and advice on employment contracts, compliance, and dispute management. Proven ability to partner with People & Culture teams to navigate complex employee-related issues and legislative changes.

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Employee Relations LawIndustrial Relations LawLegal ExperienceSolicitor QualificationLegislative Compliance

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Hard Skills

Employment ContractsWage CompliancePerformance ManagementDisciplinary ActionInvestigationsDispute ResolutionLegal AdviceCase Law UnderstandingRisk ManagementStrategic Project Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementInfluencing SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Law DegreeSolicitor Admission in QLD

Industry Keywords

Employee RelationsIndustrial RelationsComplianceLegislative ChangePeople & Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide end-to-end employee relations legal support
Advise on employment contracts, procedures, 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 manage risks and compliance
Engage across the whole organisation and influence key internal stakeholders
Manage the employee relations and industrial relations legal portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualified in law
Admitted as a solicitor in QLD or relevant state or territory
3 to 5 years of proven legal experience in-house or in private practice
Experience in employee relations and industrial relations law is essential
Core legal training undertaken in a law firm environment is highly regarded
Understanding of recent and emerging legislative change in the employee and industrial relations environment and relevant case law
Experience proactively partnering with People & Culture teams to support management of employee-related issues, risks and disputes, including litigation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working through the ‘flex for great outcomes’ approach
Generous leave options
Reward and recognition programs
Dedicated learning and development platform
Career growth opportunities from within
Gender Affirmation Support
Employee inclusion networks
Diversity memberships and celebrations
Opportunities to volunteer with community partners
Dollar-matched fundraising efforts for registered charities