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SalaryAbout Ashurst:Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning more than 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law.In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.Ashurst Reach:Ashurst Reach is the firm's dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm's clients and Practice Groups within the firm with access to a high quality talent pool of lawyers and paralegals. We understand that our clients need access to highly qualified lawyers and paralegals, often at short notice and/or for short periods, whether that be to meet internal client demands, backfill leave, provide cover during recruitment or to assist with specialised projects. We deliver a seamless, fast and trusted solution to these issues.Ashurst Reach is an integral part of the firm's NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance. Our focus is solving our clients' business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery.The Opportunity:
- 12 month contract
- Full time (with a minimum of 3 days in the office). May consider 4 days
- Brisbane
- This is an opportunity to join an organisation in the water supply industry
- Build your portfolio legal career with this well-known and highly regarded team
- Experienced front-end Construction/Projects lawyer
- Ability to work with non-traditional contract models but also understands traditional construction contracts
- Commercially minded and is comfortable making recommendations to the business
- Property development experience and experience working with a statutory organisation and in a regulated environment preferred
- Experience working on rail projects is ideal
- Ability to work with external law firms
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise
- Ability to be a doer and confident being on the tools
- A minimum of 8 years' experience
- The ability to understand and adapt to the needs of the business
- A current practising certificate
- Flexible career options - Receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle.
- Personalised service - Collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals.
- Top-tier support - Have the backing of a truly global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture.
