Legal Counsel

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Mott MacDonald Full time

Join us in creating new paths with our innovative mindset.

Mott MacDonald, a globally renowned employee-owned enterprise, offers multidisciplinary engineering, management, and development services across 150 nations. With a team of over 18,000 talented individuals tackling a variety of challenges, we assist our clients in implementing sustainable infrastructure and development solutions.

Your Role

Based in Melbourne and reporting to the Regional General Counsel (Asia Pacific New Zealand and Australia), you will serve as an in-house legal counsel primarily focused on construction projects in Australia.

You will play a key role in providing pragmatic and business-oriented legal advice to project teams involved in a wide spectrum of construction projects - varying from small-scale to mega infrastructure ventures.

Collaborating with a group of proficient attorneys in the Asia Pacific region, you will receive continuous support for your professional growth. This position involves managing the legal aspects of the Melbourne office, engaging daily with project teams, and extending legal services to other regions, including liaising with senior management.

Your responsibilities will encompass diverse tasks such as contract review and drafting, client negotiation, construction law consultation, litigation support, corporate governance, compliance oversight, staff legal training, and risk management guidance.

About You

  • Legal qualification with at least 5 years of postgraduate experience, preferably specializing in construction law.
  • Licensed to practice law in Australia with proficiency in English.

Our Principles and Perks

At Mott MacDonald, we value the diverse blend of our workforce and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves. We offer a range of perks and advantages to enhance your experience, including:

  • A flexible work environment that accommodates individual preferences.
  • A competitive salary and bonus structure to acknowledge your commitment.
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage for life, accidents, and salary continuance, ensuring peace of mind in uncertain circumstances.
  • Opportunity to improve work-life balance by purchasing additional annual leave.

You're Ready for This Challenge

If you aspire to be part of a dynamic business within an organization that influences our communities' development, seize the chance to join our top-tier consultancy and advance your career today



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