We have an opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our collaborative and high performing team for a 12-14 month fixed term (maternity cover) role.
In this varied in-house counsel role, you will provide legal advice to a range of stakeholders across the business in relation to construction, infrastructure, project and corporate matters including general commercial agreements, tenders, procurement and IT.
In this role, you will: Work alongside stakeholders across our Utilities, Telecommunications and Transport Divisions aiding with both front and back-end matters and advise on contractual and project delivery risks.Assist with governance and compliance requirements including modern slavery laws, privacy laws, SOPA and HSE.Advise and present to Senior Management and Executives on a variety of legal matters.Provide training to the business on contract and dispute management matters as well as other legislative and regulatory changes impacting the business.About you: Our ideal candidate will have:
At least 7 years PQE in either an in-house or private practice role.Qualification as an Australian or NZ legal practitioner with a current Australian practising certificate.Well-rounded commercial expertise in preparing and reviewing a wide variety of commercial contracts, with some dispute resolution experience beneficial but not essential.Ability to provide solution-focused advice, with a 'best for business' approach.Experience with construction or infrastructure projects is beneficial but not essential.About us: Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. We keep communities connected. Benefits of working with us include: Employee rewards program and discounts at hundreds of businesses including Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers.Additional paid leave available including cultural, corporate volunteering, and community service.We are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and we recognise and celebrate excellence throughout the year.This role is based at our Melbourne Head Office, across from Southern Cross Station, featuring a balcony, BBQ area, collaborative and quiet spaces, and natural light. There will be flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.How to apply: Please submit your interest with the apply button. We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and would welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups.
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Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment typeContract
Job functionLegal
IndustriesTelecommunications and Utilities
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