Legal Counsel - Construction

World leader in Alternate Legal Services, Axiom is expanding in Australia!

Over twenty years ago, Axiom started a movement to change the face of the legal industry. Today we continue to break boundaries with a combination of top-tier legal talent and globally recognized clients. Trusted by the leading brands around the world, Axiomites gain access to the highest quality legal work while maintaining control over what and how much work they take on. Axiom puts its people first, attracting those who are thoughtful, caring and collaborative. We strive for excellence in everything we do and value integrity and our people above all else.

We are now looking to onboard a senior construction lawyer to work with various clients across Australia.

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years experience in-house with top organisations or in a law firm within the construction & infrastructure industry
• Experience and expertise in construction and or infrastructure projects, including demonstrable experience of advising clients across the lifecycle from procurement, D&C to operations of major building or infrastructure projects
• Ability to provide legal advice on capital projects and a broad range of related matters to support clients, including advising on procurement/tender
• In-house legal experience is preferred but is not essential
• Strong commercial understanding, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Desire to provide excellent client service and an ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders
• The ability to adapt to new situations and work environments, and a thirst for new challenges.
• You must have the right to work and be eligible to practice where you reside

Responsibilities:

• Experience advising on construction and infrastructure matters as well as drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements
• Supporting in-house counsel with development and acquisition agreements on behalf of large, multi-regional developers
• Counselling clients on risks and liabilities

Why join Axiom?

• Access to top-tier, in-house legal teams, and the opportunity to become an integral part of their in-house legal function, working on a broad range of interesting and challenging assignments
• Retain control over your career path, with the flexibility to take time off between engagements while retaining your employee benefits
• Bespoke career guidance and support, plus access to resources to enhance your professional and personal development
• Dedicated Talent Engagement Team, who will talk you through specific client instructions on a case-by-case basis. Their goal is to find you engagements that most closely match your skill set and stated career objectives
• Access to a full suite of employee benefits, including a company pension, paid time off and health benefits

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

Axiom offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.