Abha Devasia Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

 Lead and mentor a high-performing, dispersed team of solicitors and researchers, providing direction and ensuring effective service delivery on Organisational strategy. Direct engagement with government offices, industry and other stakeholders in critical policy such as securing government commitments to Green manufacturing, just transition.  Develop and execute legal strategies for high-profile litigation cases, safeguarding the interests of the organisation, such as first multi-enterprise agreement applications in FWC. Advise Board and Executive leadership, engage and influence stakeholders such as peak bodies, federal government.  Provide expert representation at federal and state legislative inquiries, Fair Work Commission and peak body events. Head and provide critical advice on policy development and implementation of contemporary work practices, health and safety issues and management of ethical standards, conduct and regulatory compliance.  Foster a culture of continuous improvement, implementing best practices and driving Organisational change initiatives.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

* Collaborate with the executive team and board members, providing strategic direction for the multi-billion dollar superannuation fund for over 875,000 members* Advise the executive team on regulatory compliance from government bodies including APRA, ASIC and ATO, delivering early insights on legislative trends in employment and superannuation

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, Australia

* Managed a complex litigation practice, interpreted legislation and provided industrial law advice on matters including the Modern Award Review, protecting workers’ entitlements* Led proceedings in the Fair Work Commission, including the statutory definition of casual workers into Awards and defending casual conversion provisions in the Manufacturing Award* Achieved successful outcomes for employees subjected to disciplinary procedures* Drafted and secured family domestic violence clauses in male-dominated workplaces prior to legislation

Sydney, Australia

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Researched, drafted and implemented policy framework in compliance with US and international sanctions against Iran for Dubai Chamber members* Reviewed and approved English news releases/speeches for the Director General * Identified legal developments and provided written/oral guidance on compliance with federal law and directives from the Rulers Court* Provided comprehensive legal advice, delivered presentations and attended international trade delegation meetings

London, United Kingdom

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb

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