You are applying for the position of Lawyer for company Byrnecut. Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.
This position is located in: Perth
The Byrnecut Group
With over 6,000 employees, the Byrnecut Group is a full-service underground mining contractor, providing services to major mine owners throughout Australia and Internationally. We operate a multi-million-dollar fleet of specialised underground mining equipment across multiple continents and conditions.
Byrnecut is actively seeking a Lawyer (legal counsel) to join our corporate office at Perth Airport for a 6-month fixed term contract. If you're an experienced lawyer seeking a new and dynamic challenge, apply now
Responsibilities / Duties:
- Providing researched, timely, commercial and accurate legal advice on a wide range of commercial and employment matters.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including preparing contract departures.
- Advising senior managers on legal matters to effectively minimise the legal risks and exposures of the company.
- Providing advice on a range of litigation including commercial and employment disputes in a range of jurisdictions.
- Managing insurance claims relating to workers' comp and personal injury.
- Coaching and advising senior leaders on their responsibilities in relation to legal compliance.
- Managing compliance and reporting obligations in Australia and overseas (i.e. Workplace Gender and Modern Slavery reporting).
- Managing company policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Hold a current Practising Certificate or eligible to obtain a practising certificate.
- Demonstrable broad corporate legal experience in a highly respected corporation or equivalent experience in a private law firm on behalf of large corporate commercial clients.
- Collaborative, open, credible and engaging demeanour.
- High level of personal impact displays confidence and can inspire trust.
- Confidence in dealing with colleagues across all levels and functions of the business.
- Superior written and oral communications skills.
- An undergraduate Law Degree and be admitted to legal practice in Western Australia with demonstrated PQE.
- Experience in advising on general litigation and employment relations is preferred but not essential.
We Offer:
- Permanent Full-time position with a Tier 1 Mining Contractor
- Great team culture and supportive management
- Free on-site parking, close to public transport including trains and buses
- Adjacent childcare facilities close by
- Discounted health insurance with Bupa, HBF and Medibank
- Novated vehicle leasing through SG Fleet & Toyota Fleet Management
- Discounted vehicles & servicing through Eagers Automotive Group Dealership
- Discounted Accor Hotels & Crown Perth accommodation
- Discounted Hertz & Budget car hire
The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment criteria including drug and alcohol screening prior to an Offer of Employment being made.