In-house Legal Counsel

6 hours ago

Melbourne, Australia Legal People Full time

High Profile National Construction Company -Melbourne based
- Break away from the 'billable hours' focus?
- Excellent Resources & Attractive Remuneration Package

This will likely be the 'dream' role for a talented and experienced Construction/Projects Lawyer seeking a new & rewarding In-House Legal Counsel opportunity...

**About our client...**
Our client is a prominent, successful & progressive national construction company operating in the Property Development space, you'll undoubtedly recognise some of their more unique & iconic builds in & around Melbourne Situated in a vibrant Melbourne city fringe location & stylish offices, they are now able to offer an exciting opportunity to an accomplished Construction/Projects Lawyer who is perhaps looking to step away from the traditional law firm environment or to relocate from a similar industry based role.

**About this role...**
Reporting to the General Counsel and together with the legal/management team, this role ensures the business has the legal support required to ensure contracts/legal requirements are compliant with company policies and guidelines; updating any legislative requirements, group policies & rolling out to relevant stakeholders. The role also involves assisting with transactional matters eg. negotiating/drafting of complex agreements; operational needs eg. contract interpretation and litigation matters.

**About you...**
- **Ideally 4+ years post admission experience** gained within a recognised Construction practice/team ideally in a front-end/projects role, with some back end exposure ideal but not essential.
- Ability to discuss/review key risks (legal, financial, commercial and technical) in respect of new tenders/bids;
- Excellent negotiation/drafting skills;
- Highly developed, effective communication skills -both written & oral;
- Strong attention to detail and knowledge of industry standard contracts and relevant legislation_;_
- Possess an approachable manner in order to assist others in a team environment and;
- Be able to multi task and manage competing priorities.

**What's on offer...**
In return our client offers an inclusive, respectful and innovative culture,
**high level support & resources,** an engaged,
**down-to-earth office culture, recognises & rewards effort **in addition to an
**attractive annual remuneration package**

**_**Please Note: This role is exclusively listed with Legal People**_**

**So let's talk...**
If you think
**this may tick all your 'dream role'**
**boxes**:
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:
**Sharon Henderson l Partner**
t: 61 3 9098 8776

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