Mid-Level Compulsory Acquisition Lawyer

About Law Squared

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Law Squared is a leading Human Centred Law firm founded in 2016 to provide an innovative compelling true alternative to traditional law firms for clients and lawyers alike.

We work exclusively on an upfront fixed-fee model prioritising our clients success over billable hours and ensuring transparency and strategic control over their legal spend. By focusing on outcomes and value rather than time and task-based inputs Law Squared seamlessly bridges the gap between legalexpertiseand commercial impact.

Trusted by ASX listed entitles multi-national clients General Counsels in-house teams and business leaders across a broad range of industries Law Squared focuses on those areas crucial to business success including Corporate Commercial Employment Workplace Relations Property Projects and Disputes Litigation as well as those seeking dual jurisdictional support in Australia the UK and/or NZ.

Law Squared has offices in Melbourne Sydney Brisbane PerthAucklandand London.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity tobepart of a teamengaged for thelegal delivery of a major compulsory acquisition program in the renewable energy and critical infrastructure sector with the role based in either Brisbane or Melbourne. Working within our Property Projects (Energy & Infrastructure) Team you will be embedded in a complex high-stakes project requiring deep statutoryexpertise project management discipline and the ability to drive large portfolios of landholder matters to resolution.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

Legal Service Delivery:Working within the Project Team embedded on a major energy infrastructure project executing the legal delivery of a large-scale compulsory acquisition program from mobilisation through to settlement or whererequired preparation for the Disputed Claims Phase. This includes:

• Statutory Notices and Applications:Preparing and managing overarching and property applications to the Governor in Councilunder theElectricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic).Preparing and serving all statutory notices and documents required under theLand Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 (Vic)including Notices of Intention to Acquire(NOITA) Notices of Acquisition Initial Offers of Compensation Replies to Claim Notices of Entry and supporting forms and statements.
• Drafting and Negotiation: Preparing reviewing and negotiating contracts leases deeds and other legal documents; and
• Compensation and Negotiation: Instructing and liaising with independent experts (land valuers planners accountants agribusiness experts) reviewing expert reportspreparingand negotiating compensation offers and where agreement cannot be reached preparing for the Disputed Claims Phase (VCAT or Supreme Court).

Client Management:Nurturing our current clients andassistingto attract new clients. This is a people first role and you will be building relationships with current and new clients every day.

Business Development:Supporting LawSquaredsclients both current and futurebyworking closely with our Brand Engagement Team with events campaigns and executingnew ideasto reach new clients in theRenewable Energyspace.

About you

At Law Squared we hire for mindset as much as for commercially minded client-focused people who take ownership communicate well and genuinely care about doinggreat work. Our best people are proactive adaptable collaborative and always looking for smarter ways to create impact. If you valuehigh standards human-centred relationships and being part of a business building something differentwedlove to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced have 6 years PQE in compulsory acquisition land access and/or major energy or infrastructure projects; experience in Victorian statutory compulsory acquisition processes is highly regarded;
• Knowledgeable demonstrates deep working knowledge of the compulsory acquisition framework including the Land Acquisition andCompensation Act 1986 (Vic) the Land AcquisitionandCompensation Regulations 2021(Vic) and the Electricity Industry Act 2000(Vic); isskilledwith the statutory process from NOITA through to Deed of Settlement and Release; and stays current with legislative and case law developments in this space.
• Ahighperforming playerhas the ability to take ownership of their own matters and run them with a high degree of autonomyand takes pride in quality professionalism and attention to detail when draftingsettlingand sending work ensuring technical excellence is reflected across the board.
• Commercially minded understands the bigger picture and focus on outcomes that create value for clients and the business.
• Client-centred personable and genuinely cares about delivering an exceptional experience and building trusted relationshipswith ourclients.
• Accountable takes ownership follows through on commitments andshows up asrequiredfor their team andclients.
• Adaptable and growth-oriented open to change eager to learn and committed to continuous improvement.
• Tech and AI proficient be proficient in or enthusiastic about learningnew technologytools (we are a paperless tech-enabled law firm).
• Collaborative generous team player who communicates well supportsothers and contributespositively to culture.
• Proactive takes initiative solvesproblems early and looks for smarter ways of working.
• Flexible comfortable with occasional travel to support client needs collaborate with the team and deliver on project outcomes.

Wedonthave a partnership model so it is important that becoming a partnerisntyour main are looking for someone who is passionate about working in a collaborative firm that values whole team success over individual accolades.

Howyoullbenefit

Law Squared is on a mission is to create a more innovative collaborative human centred experience for clients and employees alike.

Wedonttrack billable hours no financial budgets for individuals (we have team-based budgets) andweveembraced a work from anywhere policy since day one. This means that whilst you will be based in one office we have a flexible work from anywhere policy.

Free from the barriers of timetenureand ego and aligned by team-oriented goals we believe the best outcomes result for our clients and each other.

Ournumerousemployee benefits include:

• Flexible work environment
• Tailored team and individual professional development program; we genuinely care about your development and are here to help you grow
• Annual Practicing Certificate paid for by Law Squared
• Generous Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer Leave
• Discounted Corporate ClassPass membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Leading-edge legal ops tech to optimise flexible working and client service outcomes
• Team based KPIs no timesheets!

Ifyoureready for a more human centred way of working experience the Law Squared difference for yourself.

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