Legal Counsel

We are seeking a junior legal counsel to provide expert legal support across the Hassell this role you will work closely with the Company Secretary / General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel on a variety of legal matters. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop your career within a supportive team.

Key responsibilities: 

• Drafting Reviewing and Negotiating:

• Consultancy and sub consultancy agreements
• Confidentiality and NDA agreements
• Project contracts/service agreements
• Deeds of novation
• Certificates
• Joint venture agreements
• Premises lease agreements
• Business-related supplier agreements (as required)

• Other Responsibilities:

• Conducting legal research and preparing advice on various issues both nationally and internationally
• Maintaining records of material agreements
• Reporting legal risks in a timely manner
• Advising on legal developments and their impact
• Supporting project teams with legal advice on claims disputes and debt recovery
• Assist with other legal matters as required

Qualifications :

• Holds a current Australian Legal Practice Certificate
• 2 years PQE
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work
• Demonstration of commercial acumen
• Ideally some knowledge or interest in built environment projects
• Excellent analytical research and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to ethical conduct and professional integrity

Additional Information :

Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits to support their development and well-being:

• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers. 
• A progressive flexible work policy that allows hybrid work location flexibility and work pattern flexibility
• Inter-studio transfer opportunities 
• Wellbeing benefits 
• Development and training opportunities including access to online training programs and our People Coach program. 
• Study assistance.

Hassell is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety by fostering inclusive environments that value the cultural identities perspectives and practices of all individuals. We prioritise ensuring that everyone feels safe included and respected.

Our local studios serve as primary hubs for in-person connection and collaboration and we offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Hassell encourages sustainable work hours and actively supports the holistic health and well-being of our people.

Apply Now Were a fast-paced and proactive practice so we dont wait until applications close to review them. Submit your CV and professional portfolio. Please note that we do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time