Start your legal career with a global law firm that places you at the heart of cutting-edge projects. Join our Brisbane Corporate and Construction teams, where youll work on leading tourism projects, new energy initiatives, major infrastructure developments, and high-profile real estate transactions. Collaborate with talented colleagues across Australia and around the world, and help shape the future of industry-leading projects.What does the role involve?Draft, review, and advise on complex commercial contracts, including expressions of interest, tenders, and construction and development agreements.Support landmark transactions in tourism, renewable energy, infrastructure, and large-scale real estate developments.Research legal and regulatory issues, and prepare clear, actionable advice.Collaborate with global teams on cross-border matters, gaining exposure to international markets and innovative practices.Contribute to business development initiatives, such as preparing publications, marketing materials and networking with industry leaders.Build relationships with clients and deliver exceptional support on high-stakes projects.Why Youll Love This RoleWork on cutting-edge projects in new tourism, energy, infrastructure, and global real estate.Collaborate with a diverse, high-performing team that supports your growth and success.Build your career in a global firm, with access to world-class mentoring, training, and resources.Join a truly collaborative platform that connects you with colleagues and opportunities across five continents.About youWe value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who is able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.You should be practical, resilient, and proactive in your approach in addition to demonstrating strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team.Ideally, you will have prior experience working as a paralegal in a corporate or construction practice in a mid-tier law firm. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office is also expected, as are excellent organization and communication skills.The extrasK&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.Initiatives include:A range of health and wellbeing programs - including gym subsidies.A range of learning and development opportunities.26 weeks paid parental leave.Social events - social club and sporting teams.A friendly and supportive working environment.About UsThe firms Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australias leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience.At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience.Located across five continents, we represent a broad array of leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies. We also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well as litigation.We are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worldstechnology, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, among others.K&L Gates reserve the right to close advertising earlier at our discretion.K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.Stay safe when applying online and be aware of jobs and employment related scams via scamwatch.gov.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Paralegal