THE OPPORTUNITY:

• 6-8 months
• Full time (hybrid)
• Melbourne
• This is an opportunity to join an organisation in the infrastructure sector
• Build your portfolio legal career with this well-known business

About You:

• You are an experienced construction lawyer
• You have experience in the management and co-ordination of legal matters, including land, planning and environment issues and regulatory activities
• You have experience providing legal, commercial and risk management advice and activities in relation to project planning, development and delivery
• You have experience in planning and delivery relating to land assembly, planning approvals and environmental matters
• You have experience in procurement activities, development of tender and contractual documentation and other commercial and/or legal agreements
• You have the ability to provide advice in relation to general project implementation issues including matters relating to legislation, contracting, interfaces, utility service providers, procurement and matters of public law
• You have experience interfacing with external legal and commercial advisors to ensure a consistent and agreed approach is taken on legal positions to support a business
• You have the ability to develop and draft strategies, prepare briefs and papers
• You are highly focused and driven and are able to contribute to the delivery of public infrastructure and working with high performing project teams to drive exceptional outcomes
• You have experience working within large projects and enjoy a fast paced and performance focused workplace
• You have the ability to build strong relationships and competently influence or negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure objectives are met
• You have the ability to adjust approach in line with changing priorities and adapt to new ways of working or organising work to deliver results
• You have the ability to work autonomously and prioritise
• You have a minimum of 10 years’ experience
• You have a current practising certificate
• You have the right to live and work in Australia

Ashurst Reach:
Ashurst Reach is Ashurst’s dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm’s clients and Practice Groups within the firm with access to a high quality talent pool of lawyers and paralegals. We understand that our clients need access to highly qualified lawyers and paralegals, often at short notice and/or for short periods, whether that be to meet internal client demands, backfill leave, provide cover during recruitment or to assist with specialised projects. We deliver a seamless, fast and trusted solution to these issues.
Ashurst Reach is an integral part of the firm’s NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance. Our focus is solving our clients’ business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery.
Why join Ashurst Reach?
Ashurst Reach offers our alumni, clients and other top-tier lawyers and paralegals the flexibility to choose how they work. Together we realise your professional goals in a flexible and supportive environment, providing you with career ownership and rewarding opportunities both in-house and within the firm.
We work with a pool of talented, Reach Legal Consultants, across a broad range of specialties. We strive to engage with legal consultants who are technically-savvy and commercially-focused while also being creative and adaptable, thriving in new environments.

There are several benefits of working as a consultant with Ashurst Reach:

• Flexible career options - receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle.
• Personalised service - collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals.
• Top-tier support - have the backing of a truly global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture.

What to do now:
If you have the skills and experience for this role please apply and we will be in touch to discuss your application. If you want to find out more about this role or working with Ashurst Reach generally, please email Fiona Craig, our Talent Manager, at fiona.craig@ashurst.com
Due to the volume of applications received, we will only respond to successful applicants.

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