Lawyer (0-2pqe) - Major Projects and Construction

3 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Clayton Utz Full time

Join a tier-one ranked Major Projects & Construction practice
- Work with a variety of clients, and help our clients bring to life some of the most significant and game changing projects in the country
- Join one of the largest dedicated projects practices in the Asia Pacific region

The role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer (0-2 PQE) to join our Major Projects team located in Melbourne on a full-time basis.

Working closely with

Jo Teagle

, this role will see you enjoy a steady flow of work on a wide variety of matters with a particular focus on procurement, facilities management, maintenance, services contracts, construction and disaster recovery projects. You will also gain exposure to workplace and health safety law. You will work for a broad range of government and private sector clients including the Department of Defence, RACV, Victorian disaster recovery agencies, Homes Victoria, Westpac and the WA Department of Communities.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Technical legal experience either from private practice, government or in-house working on construction and / or goods and services procurements (construction/maintenance and/or goods and services procurements), will be looked upon favourably
- Knowledge of government procurement policies (Commonwealth and/or State)
- Experience in drafting and reviewing a broad range of project, tender and contract documentation.
- The ability to interact confidently with clients and work in a team environment.
- Enthusiasm and curiosity for learning.

In addition to this, we're looking for a resilient, self-starter. Someone who is able to work autonomously and is focused on attention to detail and providing an outstanding service to their clients.

In our Major Projects and Construction practice, you will find:

- A dynamic and supportive team, which provides unrivalled opportunities for career progression.
- Partners with collaborative and supportive leadership styles, with a genuine understanding of flexibility and how to balance high performance with a down-to-earth and pragmatic approach to work and life.
- The ability to learn from leaders in the industry, working on some of the largest and most high-profile projects and procurements in the country
- The opportunity to challenge yourself with exposure to a variety of different clients and matters, across various industry sectors

For further information, please visit our Construction and Major Projects page on our website.

Go on, challenge your expectations.

LI-JS

How to Apply?

Consultant Contact Details

Jennifer Sanderson, (07) 3292 7331

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