Katie Hossain

Senior Associate and Solicitor

Katie Hossain is a qualified Senior Associate and Solicitor at Citation Legal. Based in our Sydney office, Katie brings 19 years of extensive experience in industrial and employment-related matters, both as an advisor and a lawyer. Her career includes roles at the Fair Work Ombudsman and the Fair Work Commission, as well as serving as a workplace relations consultant and lawyer since 2017.

Notably, Katie completed an 18-month in-house employee relations secondment with a major employer, further enhancing her practical expertise. With her well-rounded background, Katie is adept at handling both contentious and non-contentious matters, offering practical, tailored solutions for businesses and employees alike.

Her areas of expertise include:

Developing and implementing enterprise agreements and employment contracts tailored to organisational needs.
Providing expert guidance on workplace compliance matters, including award interpretation, disciplinary actions, redundancies, and terminations.
Managing complex employment issues such as unfair dismissal claims, general protections disputes, flexible working arrangement requests, and anti-bullying applications.
Preparing and advising on comprehensive workplace policies and procedures.

With roots in providing advice at key Australian workplace relations regulatory bodies, Katie combines her deep understanding of behind-the-scenes processes with a client-focused approach. This experience allows her to effectively guide clients through the legal process, managing their expectations and delivering clear, practical advice every step of the way.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Maj. English and Psychology) (University of Sydney)
Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations (with Merit) (University of Sydney)
Juris Doctor (University of Technology Sydney)
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice