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About the Role

Axiom is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to provide broad legal support across commercial, corporate and operational matters within a modular construction business. This highly collaborative role partners closely with project and commercial stakeholders to provide pragmatic advice, draft and negotiate client and supplier contracts, assess project and tender risks, and support construction disputes and litigation. The position also advises on regulatory and compliance matters, insurance and legislative change, while contributing to legal training and continuous improvement across the business. The role is offered initially on a 6-month contract, with a high likelihood of extension or transition to a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, commercially focused legal advice across commercial, corporate and operational matters, including contracts, property, employment, IP, PPSA, competition and consumer law.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of client, supplier and construction contracts, including supporting commercial negotiations with key stakeholders.
• Assess legal and commercial risks associated with new projects, tenders and contractual arrangements, providing practical recommendations aligned with business objectives.
• Advise on construction disputes, litigation and dispute resolution matters, including liaison with external counsel, clients, suppliers and public authorities.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, advise the business on their impact, and support compliance, insurance, claims and legal training initiatives.
• Partner closely with the Deputy General Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel and broader business to manage competing priorities, improve legal processes and ensure consistent, high-quality legal support.

Requirements

• 4+ years’ PAE as a commercial or construction lawyer, gained in a well-regarded law firm or in-house environment.
• Admitted to practice in Queensland, or eligible for immediate admission, with strong experience across commercial contracts and contract management.
• Experience with front-end and back-end construction matters, including construction disputes and litigation; exposure to construction, engineering, mining or infrastructure is highly regarded.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.

Skills

• Commercial acumen
• Negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Autonomous work
• Prioritization
• Pragmatic, business-focused legal advice

Location

• Brisbane

Work Type

• Hybrid (3 days in office)
• Contract (initially 6-month)
• Potential for permanent

Experience Level

• 4+ years Post Admission Experience (PAE)

Education Level

• Admitted to practice in Queensland, or eligible for immediate admission

Salary/Compensations

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Pension
• Professional development resources
• Learning and development programs
• Free onsite parking

About the Company

• Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.
• Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Equal Opportunity

• Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
• Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process.