• Join a tier-one ranked Major Projects & Construction practice
• Work with a variety of clients, and help our clients bring to life some of the most significant and game changing projects in the country
• Join one of the largest dedicated projects practices in the Asia Pacific region

The role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer (2-4 PQE) to join our Major Projects team located in Melbourne.

Working closely with Jo Teagle, this role will see you enjoy a steady flow of work on a wide variety of matters with a particular focus on procurement, facilities management, maintenance, services contracts, construction, asset disposal and disaster recovery projects. You will also gain exposure to workplace and health safety law.  You will work for a broad range of government and private sector clients including the Department of Defence, RACV, Greater Western Water, Emergency Recovery Victoria, Myer, Homes Victoria, Department of Government Services, Westpac and the WA Department of Communities.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Technical legal experience either from private practice, government or in-house working on construction and / or goods and services procurements (construction/maintenance and/or goods and services procurements), will be looked upon favourably
• Knowledge of government procurement policies (Commonwealth and/or State)
• Experience in drafting and reviewing a broad range of project, tender and contract documentation.
• The ability to interact confidently with clients and work in a team environment.
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for learning.

In addition to this, we're looking for a resilient, self-starter. Someone who is able to work autonomously and is focused on attention to detail and providing an outstanding service to their clients.

In our Major Projects and Construction practice, you will find:

• A dynamic and supportive team, which provides unrivalled opportunities for career progression.
• Partners with collaborative and supportive leadership styles, with a genuine understanding of flexibility and how to balance high performance with a down-to-earth and pragmatic approach to work and life.
• The ability to learn from leaders in the industry, working on some of the largest and most high-profile projects and procurements in the country
• The opportunity to challenge yourself with exposure to a variety of different clients and matters, across various industry sectors

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

Jennifer Sanderson, (07) 3292 7331

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to [email protected].

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Agency submissions

Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.