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In-house legal counsel - construction (c.2-6yrs pqe) (melbourne)

Melbourne
Ablethorpe Recruitment
Construction
Posted: 2 October
Offer description

Our Client

Our client Texco, is a specialist Industrial design and construct partner with over half a billion dollars in annual revenues. Their business has been built, and is continuously improving, to deliver industry-leading facilities for Australia’s most prominent industrial REIT’s, developers, and owner occupiers including Aliro, Brookfield, Goodman, MAB, Melbourne Airport, Lendlease, Stockland, The GPT Group and Dexus and others.

The Role

In this newly created In-House Legal Counsel role, you will work closely with the General Counsel and your key duties will include:

- Undertake timely reviews of head contracts, identifying and escalating legal and commercial risks.
- Review and negotiate subcontractor departures to ensure terms are balanced and protect Texco’s interests.
- Ensure subcontract agreements are aligned with head contracts to provide consistency and minimise exposure.
- Draft, prepare, and finalise a variety of agreements, variations, releases, and other legal documents with accuracy and efficiency.
- Monitor, track, and close out technical documentation requirements under head contracts to ensure compliance and project progression.

A full PD is available on request to suitable candidates.

What’s on Offer

To be successful, you will have c 2-6 years PQE and experience in either front or back-end construction. Experience in D&C; contracts and exposure across AS4902 and AS4300 will be regarded favourably.

Perks include an onsite gym with full end of trip facilities, monthly events and internal clubs.

Budget for this role is pending on experience for a 2-6PQE Lawyers with some flexibility dependent upon experience.

Please note: Ablethorpe has been exclusively engaged by Texco to recruit for this role and any direct applications to Texco will be redirected to Ablethorpe Recruitment.

To Apply

Please apply online using the links in this advertisement.

You can also call via our reception team on +61 3 9923 7454 or call;

Karen Caroe - Legal Recruitment Consultant +61 428 298 004

Stuart Ablethorpe - Director +61 403 791 000

All discussions will be in strict confidence and your CV and details will not be passed to any third party or prospective employer until instructed by you.

About Us

Ablethorpe Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment agency operating in Australia and internationally

Our team have been awarded Best Agency (Legal) and Best Legal Recruiter (Stuart Ablethorpe) in the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Sourcr Awards

Want More?

For the best specialist advice in positioning your legal career whether that be getting the right experience to progress to Senior Associate, Partner or General Counsel, obtaining your next in-house legal counsel or private practice role, or simply maximising your review, contact our consultants for a confidential discussion

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📌 In-House Legal Counsel - Construction (c.2-6yrs PQE)
🏢 Ablethorpe Recruitment
📍 Melbourne

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