5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from Beacon LegalConnecting Lawyers with Opportunities in Energy, Construction and Property - Senior Recruiter | Manager @ Beacon LegalBeacon Legal has partnered with a leading national construction business on the recruitment of a Legal Counsel for their Melbourne office.Why is this a great role?The business is a market leading Tier 1 construction business in Australia. The company''s legal team is excellent and made up of well-trained lawyers, and engaging people. You''ll be walking into a supportive, inclusive and friendly team, in which all lawyers are valued.You''ll have exposure to a range of construction work. Lawyers in this team can expect to work on both front and back-end matters (if you wish), which is excellent from a career development perspective.The RoleAs a Legal Counsel, your role will be to provide accurate, timely and reliable legal advice to the business in respect of its operations within the Australian market. The role would suit a lawyer with front-end construction experience.You will report into one of the senior lawyers in the Melbourne office and gain first-hand experience from an excellent lawyer.About YouThe role would suit a construction lawyer looking to further their career in the in-house market. The successful candidate will have the following key attributes:Admission as a lawyer in Australia or New Zealand;Between 4-6 years'' PQE gained from a reputable construction or projects practice, or a similar in-house role;In-depth understanding of construction law and contracts;Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise important tasks;Willingness to work as part of a team but also autonomously as required;Excellent drafting and contract interpretation skills.If this role sounds interesting, please apply directly or send through a copy of your CV to jake.hayden-smith@beacon-legal.com.au.Seniority levelAssociateEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustriesConstruction and Building Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Legal Counsel (Construction)