Senior Legal Counsel

Job description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our team for a 12-14 month fixed term maternity cover role.

This in-house counsel position offers a varied and challenging opportunity to provide legal advice to stakeholders across the business, focusing on construction, infrastructure, project, and corporate matters.

Main Responsibilities:

Collaborate with stakeholders across Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transport Divisions to advise on contractual and project delivery risks.
Assist with governance and compliance requirements, including modern slavery laws, privacy laws, SOPA, and HSE.
Provide legal guidance and present to Senior Management and Executives on various legal matters.
Offer training to the business on contract and dispute management, as well as legislative and regulatory changes.
About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A minimum of 7 years PQE in either an in-house or private practice role.
Qualification as an Australian or NZ legal practitioner with a current Australian practising certificate.
Well-rounded commercial expertise in preparing and reviewing commercial contracts, with experience in dispute resolution being beneficial.
The ability to provide solution-focused advice with a 'best for business' approach.
About Us:

Service Stream is an ASX-listed company that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks. We strive to keep communities connected by delivering innovative solutions.

Benefits:

Employee rewards program and discounts at hundreds of businesses.
Additional paid leave available for cultural, corporate volunteering, and community service.
Dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.
Flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home 1-2 days per week.
How to Apply:

Please submit your interest through the application process. We welcome applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability, or those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran, or other diverse groups.

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