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. Based in Brisbane, the role offers three days in the office and free onsite parking.

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.

Why Rejoin Axiom?

• Flexibility: Choose assignments that fit your lifestyle and career goals.
• Professional Growth: Continue to develop your expertise through diverse projects.
• Community: Reconnect with a network of forward-thinking legal professionals.
• Impact: Contribute to impactful work with leading global organizations.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

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.

 Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster.  Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. 

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice. 

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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