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.
For more information before expressing your interest, please contact gabrielle.matthey@servicestream.com.au.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Legal
Industries
Telecommunications and Utilities
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