Legal Counsel Role
This role exists to provide high-quality legal support to the organisation, helping to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Responsibilities:
* Provide timely and commercially focused legal advice that adds value to each business unit and the overall organisation.
* Assist with debt recovery and litigation management, working with external advisers where required.
* Support governance initiatives, including policy development, compliance reporting, board and committee papers, and minute-taking.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, agreements, and project documentation.
* Provide legal support on property, leasing, and development transactions.
* Help manage the company's insurance program and risk minimisation initiatives.
About You
You are a collaborative legal professional with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to balance risk with practical business outcomes.
* A tertiary qualification in Law and current legal practising certificate.
* 3-6 years post-admission experience in a law firm or in-house role.
* Sound knowledge of corporations' law, consumer law, and general commercial law.
* Strong skills in contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute management.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Why Work With Us
We are a highly renowned construction materials and services provider, headquartered in Queensland, Australia. We provide a wide variety of construction materials and services to the domestic and international building and construction industries. Our focus is on employee wellbeing, inclusiveness, community support, and family values. At our organisation, we believe in hiring the best and promoting from within.