Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel
Company:

Ghd



Job Function:

Legal

Details of the offer

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
If you want to grow a career with impact, whether solving everyday problems through to tackling some of the great challenges our clients and communities face, you'll find that here. That's why we pledge to empower all our people to make a positive impact and ensure you're provided the necessary training and experiences to make those aspirations a reality.
Together, with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.
Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel – VIC & TAS, and as part of an engaged, collaborative, supportive yet fast-paced legal team, you will:

Support internal, multi-disciplinary clients, within a committed, dynamic and encouraging work environment, by reviewing, negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial contracts, including consultancy agreements.
Provide advice and undertake legal research on general legal issues that arise from day to day in a global consulting firm, including corporate law, corporate governance and compliance matters.
Support the legal team in managing claims (including professional indemnity) and litigation, and to understand and analyse claims.
Coordinate and manage specific legal projects such as the delivery of legal training to the business.
Champion the use of AI and digital products - looking for opportunities to contribute ideas and approaches with a view to streamline and increase efficiencies.

What you will bring to the team:

Australian Practising Certificate with ideally 2-3 years PQE, preferably with a top or mid-tier law firm or in an in-house environment.
Completion of science or engineering degree will be viewed favourably but is not a requirement. This is a legal role that presents opportunities to leverage a science/engineering background.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in collating, organising and analysing data.
Highly curious with a collaborative, team focused mindset.
Strong organisational and time management skills.

This role is based in GHD's CBD offices in Melbourne.
Interested? Apply now by uploading a copy of your cover letter, CV and academic transcript/s before cob 2 September.
Contact Linda Graham.
T +61 3 8687 8846.
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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Legal Counsel
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