International Employment Attorney (Australia)
Littler Mendelson, P.C.
International Employment Attorney (Australia)
International Employment Attorney (Australia) sought by Littler Mendelson, P.C. in Los Angeles, CA. 40 hours/week.
Duties: The International Employment Attorney will supervise two lower level associate attorneys. The International Employment Attorney will provide legal consultation, services, and advice to predominantly Australian client base on labor and employment issues. Advise companies on the application of Australia’s laws outside of the borders of Australia, including legal risks and strategy around the transfer of employees and data outside of Australia. Represent and advise governing bodies on cross-border government issues in the United States, including matters regarding the employment of foreign government and diplomatic workers in the United States. Represent appropriately and professionally clients in state and federal court litigation proceedings, before federal, state and local agencies, in collective bargaining and other forums in which labor and employment issues are asserted. This includes but is not limited to, preparation for depositions and trials. Advise Australian clients on employment issues in Australia and in the U.S. draft and review efficiently all legal documents necessary for the effective representation of clients (including, but not limited to, memoranda, legal briefs, opinion letters, handbooks and/or general correspondence). Respond to unanticipated or unexpected developments in client related matters with little or no notice. Effectively research and analyze issues to formulate creative responses to issues presented. Manage assigned legal staff along with associate attorney(s).
Minimum Requirements: Juris Doctor degree from an American bar association accredited law school or the accredited, foreign equivalent and five (5) years of experience representing multinational employers and their management teams in connection with labor and employment disputes. Must have experience providing labor and employment advice to companies in the following areas: international employment agreements, benefits and compensation, global policies, corporate restructuring, employment litigation and employment tax. Litigation experience before federal and state courts (in the U.S. or abroad) in connection with labor and employment matters is required. Must be licensed to practice law in the state of California and Australia. Must be able to travel approximately 30 to 40 percent to Australia on an as needed basis.