About the Organisation
Our client is a respected national player involved in delivering complex large-scale projects across Australia. They specialise in shaping community infrastructure providing long-term value and partnering with government and private sector stakeholders to bring major developments to life.
The organisation operates in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment where lawyers work closely with commercial technical engineering and operational teams. Their workplace culture is professional supportive and focused on sustainable project outcomes.
Role Overview
We are seeking an early-career Legal Counsel to join our clients in-house legal team based in Melbourne. The role offers exposure to high-value commercial work major project activity and legal challenges that evolve across all stages of the project lifecyclefrom tendering and contract award to delivery and completion.
This position will suit a lawyer who enjoys fast-paced environments and wants to strengthen their expertise in contract law infrastructure delivery risk management and commercial advisory work.
Key Responsibilities
In this role you will:
Provide clear timely legal advice across a broad range of commercial and project-related matters
Draft review and negotiate contracts such as procurement agreements consultancy engagements subcontracts and commercial arrangements
Support internal stakeholders during project tendering design phases and delivery activities
Assist with contract administration including variations notices claims and related documentation
Contribute to early-stage risk assessments and commercial strategy development
Support dispute avoidance and dispute resolution processes including preparation for mediation adjudication and related forums
Help develop internal policies governance materials and compliance practices
Conduct legal research and provide advice to senior leaders and project teams
Collaborate with engineering commercial finance and executive teams to align legal advice with business objectives
Requirements
A Bachelor of Laws (LLB or equivalent) and a current Australian practising certificate
24 years post-admission experience in private practice or in-house roles
Exposure to major projects commercial contracts infrastructure construction or related industries (desirable)
Strong drafting negotiation and analytical skills
A practical solutions-focused approach to legal problem-solving
Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
Interest in developing further expertise in commercial advisory work and project delivery
A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn within a supportive team environment
Benefits
Work on large high-impact projects that contribute to national development
Join a high-performing in-house legal team with experienced mentors
Exposure to diverse commercial challenges across the full project lifecycle
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Supportive inclusive workplace committed to ongoing learning
Competitive salary package
How to Apply
Please email your resume to:
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for confidential discussion
Required Skills:
A Bachelor of Laws (LLB or equivalent) and a current Australian practising certificate 24 years post-admission experience in private practice or in-house roles Exposure to major projects commercial contracts infrastructure construction or related industries (desirable) Strong drafting negotiation and analytical skills A practical solutions-focused approach to legal problem-solving Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders Interest in developing further expertise in commercial advisory work and project delivery A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn within a supportive team environment
Required Education:
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent; current Australian practising certificate.
About the OrganisationOur client is a respected national player involved in delivering complex large-scale projects across Australia. They specialise in shaping community infrastructure providing long-term value and partnering with government and private sector stakeholders to bring major developmen...
About the Organisation
Our client is a respected national player involved in delivering complex large-scale projects across Australia. They specialise in shaping community infrastructure providing long-term value and partnering with government and private sector stakeholders to bring major developments to life.
The organisation operates in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment where lawyers work closely with commercial technical engineering and operational teams. Their workplace culture is professional supportive and focused on sustainable project outcomes.
Role Overview
We are seeking an early-career Legal Counsel to join our clients in-house legal team based in Melbourne. The role offers exposure to high-value commercial work major project activity and legal challenges that evolve across all stages of the project lifecyclefrom tendering and contract award to delivery and completion.
This position will suit a lawyer who enjoys fast-paced environments and wants to strengthen their expertise in contract law infrastructure delivery risk management and commercial advisory work.
Key Responsibilities
In this role you will:
Provide clear timely legal advice across a broad range of commercial and project-related matters
Draft review and negotiate contracts such as procurement agreements consultancy engagements subcontracts and commercial arrangements
Support internal stakeholders during project tendering design phases and delivery activities
Assist with contract administration including variations notices claims and related documentation
Contribute to early-stage risk assessments and commercial strategy development
Support dispute avoidance and dispute resolution processes including preparation for mediation adjudication and related forums
Help develop internal policies governance materials and compliance practices
Conduct legal research and provide advice to senior leaders and project teams
Collaborate with engineering commercial finance and executive teams to align legal advice with business objectives
Requirements
A Bachelor of Laws (LLB or equivalent) and a current Australian practising certificate
24 years post-admission experience in private practice or in-house roles
Exposure to major projects commercial contracts infrastructure construction or related industries (desirable)
Strong drafting negotiation and analytical skills
A practical solutions-focused approach to legal problem-solving
Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
Interest in developing further expertise in commercial advisory work and project delivery
A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn within a supportive team environment
Benefits
Work on large high-impact projects that contribute to national development
Join a high-performing in-house legal team with experienced mentors
Exposure to diverse commercial challenges across the full project lifecycle
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Supportive inclusive workplace committed to ongoing learning
Competitive salary package
How to Apply
Please email your resume to:
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for confidential discussion
Required Skills:
A Bachelor of Laws (LLB or equivalent) and a current Australian practising certificate 24 years post-admission experience in private practice or in-house roles Exposure to major projects commercial contracts infrastructure construction or related industries (desirable) Strong drafting negotiation and analytical skills A practical solutions-focused approach to legal problem-solving Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders Interest in developing further expertise in commercial advisory work and project delivery A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn within a supportive team environment
Required Education:
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent; current Australian practising certificate.
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11 hours ago
Vacancies:
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