Emma Bucholtz | Senior Lawyer | Meet the Team

“Thank you [to Emma] for all [her] help and support during my time here. I have thoroughly appreciated [Emma's] responsiveness, professionalism and advice whilst working together.”

Shelley Laslett, Director of People & Culture, UsabilityHub

Practice Areas

Employment

Emma is a Senior Lawyer in LegalVision’s Employment team. She advises clients on all aspects of employment law, from engaging and negotiating with employees to navigating issues at the termination of employment. Emma has specific experience in employment contracts, modern awards, workplace policies, and performance and disciplinary matters. She has also assisted many clients in navigating and defending disputes in the Fair Work Commission.

Emma is a pragmatic and attentive lawyer who prides herself on delivering commercial advice to her clients, who are often managing sensitive issues within the workplace.

Prior to joining LegalVision, Emma gained valuable experience in both government and private legal practice, having worked for the Legal Aid Commission and a probity and assurance firm.

In her spare time, Emma enjoys exploring Sydney’s best restaurants and spending time outdoors.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (Hons), Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Bachelor of Arts, Macquarie University.

Professional memberships: Law Society of New South Wales.

Emma's
Expertise

Employment

Advising employers on their obligations arising from federal and state legislation and modern awards.

Advocating for clients in the Fair Work Commission.

Drafting a suite of employment documents related to employee onboarding and workplace compliance.

Assisting employers to navigate end-of-employment issues, including termination, negotiated exits and redundancies,

Providing tailored advice on employment claims arising under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), including unfair dismissal, general protections and underpayments.