Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel – Melbourne, Australia APNA 

Together, we open opportunities with our connected thinking. 

Mott MacDonald is a leading engineering, management and development consultancy and one of the world's largest employee-owned companies. We're here because we support, empower and trust brilliant people to take on tomorrow's biggest challenges. 

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.  

About the role: 

You will be a part of our Asia Pacific legal team which covers multiple jurisdictions but mainly Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The location of the role is Melbourne, Australia, and you will be reporting to the Regional General Counsel who is also located in Melbourne.
The successful candidate will have circa. 2 years+ of experience with a focus on construction and engineering law.
You will need to have excellent drafting, cooperation, communication and negotiation skills. You will be expected to manage your own workload, be self-reliant and a self-starter, and equipped with excellent teamworking and interpersonal skills.

Job Description 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of consultancy and commercial agreements.
• Review and identify departures from our governance as part of the review of such agreements and assist project teams in obtaining the necessary internal approvals where appropriate.
• Confidently advise business on applicable laws, jurisdictions and regulations.
• Revise and maintain legal templates for use across the Group ensuring they reflect current best practice and legislation.
• Draft and update legal guidance to raise awareness of recurrent topics and new regulations.
• Advise business on litigation and insurance matters, which may include liaising with outside counsel and technical experts.
• Assisting Regional General Counsel and other members of regional team.
• Support other parts of the Legal Department such as the Ethics & Compliance and Data Protection teams.
• Assist with company secretarial legal services including board meeting minute taking as required.
• Maintain and update the content on the regional Legal intranet website.

Candidate Specification

• Qualified lawyer with 2 years+ Post Qualified Experience (PQE) 
• Relevant experience either in private practice with a reputable national firm or in-house. 
• Good practical experience of the application of legal concepts and commercial law. 
• Legal experience of construction law preferably gained in a consultancy environment or with a client/contractor including cross border supply 
• Great analytical skills and excellent legal knowledge. 
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities. 
• Ability to confidently communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. 
• Ability to work autonomously or as part of a bigger team with drive.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Our values, and benefits

At Mott MacDonald, we celebrate the rich diversity of our team and are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive work environment that encourages everyone to embrace their unique selves. We take pride in offering a wonderful array of benefits and amenities designed to make your experience here truly exceptional, such as:

• An office-based position, with flexible and agile work environment catering to personal needs. 
• Competitive salary and bonus incentives, recognising the dedication you invest. 
• Comprehensive life, accident, and salary continuance insurance coverage provides peace of mind during uncertain times. 
• Annual health checks 
• Enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave. 

 
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If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-growing business with an organisation that is shaping the communities in which we live, then join our world-class consultancy, and elevate your career today!