James joined Edge Legal in 2020 having previously worked as a manager for a prominent local retailer.

James regularly undertakes and assists senior lawyers with all aspects of employee relations issues, with a particular focus on the disputes process, including:

• providing advice on internally managing fitness for work, performance or disciplinary matters

• defending Unfair Dismissal and General Protections claims in the Fair Work Commission and Federal Circuit Court

• litigating disputed Modern Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretations

James has a particular interest in conducting workplace assessments for clients, to offer practical recommendations to resolve cultural and interpersonal conflict, along with investigations to efficiently and effectively address sensitive and confidential matters.