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The Company
Our client is a leading global contractor, renowned for constructing landmark projects across the infrastructure and building sectors.
A business built on global relationships, strong financial backing (international parent company), and strong brand presence, our client is known for their innovative approach and exceeding client expectations.
The Role
Due to a strong pipeline of exciting projects, our client is looking to grow their legal team in Melbourne. This role will work closely with the Regional Legal Counsel, General Counsel, and Regional Directors of the business. You will be responsible for offering legal support to the company. Additionally, you will:
* Provide strategic advice and legal guidance on both upstream and downstream contracts
* Provide high-quality commercial and legal support and contractual leadership to a growing portfolio of complex and diverse projects across all business streams
* Advise or facilitate external legal advice on material business issues and/or bespoke matters
* Review, draft, and/or negotiate a range of agreements
* Assist internal clients to manage legal risk while aligning with business and strategic goals and priorities
The Candidate
The successful candidate will be a talented construction lawyer with 4+ years’ PAE. You will have relevant construction experience at a well-regarded law firm or similar in-house role. In addition, you will have:
* Experience in drafting and negotiating both upstream and downstream contracts
* An ability to understand the bigger picture and to prioritise multiple tasks arising across multiple business lines
* Quality training (either in private practice or in-house)
* An ability to provide pragmatic and timely legal advice within a complex commercial and operational setting
* Clear and persuasive written and spoken communication skills
* Negotiation and drafting skills
* Familiarity with the building, infrastructure, and engineering landscape in Australia.
To apply
To be considered for this opportunity please apply using the link.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please call Nathan Aron, Manager on 0419 511 439 for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, you can send your CV to us at
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries: Legal Services, Construction, and Building Construction
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