Beacon Legal has partnered with a leading construction business on the recruitment of a Legal Counsel for the Melbourne office.

Why is this a great role?

The business is a well-known, market leading construction service provider in Australia. The company's legal team is excellent and made up of well-trained lawyers, and engaging people. You'll be walking in to 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, which is great from a career development perspective.

The Role

As 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. 

About You

The 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 4-7 years' PQE gained from a reputable construction or projects practice, or 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.