Job Description:

Primary Location - Australia-NSW-Sydney
 
• Join a leading Global Professional Services Firm
• Maternity Cover 12 month Contract
• Flexible hours/days (4 day per week role)
• In-house opportunity primarily contract focused work, complemented by a broad generalist remit

Why GHD

GHD is one of the world's leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firms. Established in 1928, GHD employs more than 10,000+ people across five continents, with clients across the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings and transportation.

Your Role 

We have a rare opportunity for an ambitious Corporate Lawyer with 4 or more years post qualification experience to join our dedicated legal team. This is a service orientated position that is responsible for providing legal support to multiple parties across the NSW operations and globally for international development aid contracts. 

The core focus of your role will be in the areas of law involving infrastructure, construction and major projects, and include contract drafting, negotiation and review and will extend to include advice on disputes, litigation, probity, internal policies and general legal advice. 

This will be in the range of contexts that involve design and construct, design only, alliancing and pure consultancy services. You will be reporting to the Legal Counsel and within a largely flat global structure, this is a chance to define your career through working with a highly engaged multi-disciplinary group on some leading and iconic Australian and international projects. 

About You

• 4+ years post qualification experience preferably with proven work within a private practice or in-house environment
• Strong service orientation and interpersonal capability
• Ability to handle tight deadlines and prioritise work accordingly
• Strong achievement and delivery orientation
• Excellent communication skills as well a collaborative working style
• Dedicated experience in the professional services sector is highly desirable

Our offer 

Fostering gender balance, diversity and acceptance of flexible working for men and women have been central to the way GHD does business. As is creating a nurturing environment where people are empowered and are encouraged to bring their whole self to work. You will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from inspiring colleagues as well as personalised career development through the GHD Business School. 
Your Benefits

• Staff discounts on selected health insurance, gyms, travel and accommodation
• A generous parental leave policy for both women and men
• Access to an employee assistance program
• A variety of flexible working arrangements
• A versatile environment that wins awards for workplace diversity

For a confidential discussion please contact Taryn Hayler, Recruitment Business Partner on 02 9239 7340 or apply via the appropriate link or visit http://www.ghd.com/careers. 

Please note that GHD does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any associated fees.

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