About the Role
Hassell, a leading global design practice, is looking for an experienced Legal professional to join our team and provide expert legal support across the Hassell group. Working closely with our Company Secretary / General Counsel, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to broaden your experience across a diverse range of legal, commercial and project-related matters within a collaborative and supportive environment. This opportunity will suit a lawyer with 4+ years’ post‑admission experience, ideally gained at a well‑regarded Australian law firm, and with exposure to clients in the construction, consultancy or built environment sectors.
Responsibilities
* Support the business on a wide range of matters, with a strong focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating key agreements (consultancy and sub‑consultancy agreements, confidentiality agreements and NDAs, project contracts and service agreements, deeds of novation, certificates, joint venture agreements, premises lease agreements, supplier agreements)
* Provide legal research and advice on a range of issues across Australian and international operations
* Identify and report legal risks in a timely and practical way
* Maintain records of material agreements
* Advise on legal developments and their impact on the business
* Support project teams with legal advice on claims, disputes and debt recovery
* Assist with a variety of broader legal and commercial matters as required
* Mentor a legal team member.
Qualifications
* Qualified lawyer with a current Australian Legal Practice Certificate
* 4 + years’ post‑admission experience
* Experience gained in a well‑regarded Australian law firm is strongly preferred
* Experience advising clients in the construction, infrastructure, engineering, professional services or built environment sectors will be highly regarded
Required Skills
* Strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
* Demonstrated ability to provide clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice
* Excellent analytical, research and problem‑solving skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal issues clearly to non‑legal stakeholders
* Proactive, collaborative and able to manage competing priorities effectively
* Sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to risk
* Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality and professional integrity
Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits to support their development and well‑being:
* 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers.
* A progressive flexible work policy that allows hybrid work, location flexibility and work pattern flexibility
* Development and training opportunities, including access to online training programs and our People Coach program.
* Study assistance.
Hassell is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety by fostering inclusive environments that value the cultural identities, perspectives and practices of all individuals. We prioritise ensuring that everyone feels safe, included and respected. Our local studios serve as primary hubs for in‑person connection and collaboration, and we offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Hassell encourages sustainable work hours and actively supports the holistic health and well‑being of our people.
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