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SalaryMetro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.
We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely.
We act as one team to move Melbourne.
Why work at Metro?
- Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provide you with the support and training to take your career to the next level!
- Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
- Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and purchasing up to 4 weeks of additional leave per year.
- All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria.
- Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and more.
Corporate Services teams at Metro are responsible for providing essential support services that enable the business to function efficiently and effectively. From Safety and People, Marketing and Communication, to Finance and Legal, and IT. Our Corporate Services teams work collaboratively to ensure that the business operates smoothly and as one team.
About the role
As a key member of the Legal & Compliance team, the Disputes Lawyer will support Metro's strategic direction by ensuring the business operates within the Corporate Governance framework and will provide legal advice on all matters relating to Metro and instruct and receive advice from external lawyers in appropriate matters.
Provide legal advice on:
- Pre-litigation and litigation, projects and commercial contract work.
- Workplace relations and health and safety.
- Contract management to Metro managers and staff, including the interpretation of contracts, contract variations and claims, extensions of time and insurance, warranty and defect issues.
- Discharging obligations under the Franchise arrangements, including liaising with the Department of Planning & Transport on contracts critical to rail operations
You are a focused individual who has:
- At least five years' post-qualification experience as a Solicitor (including private practice experience), having a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of complex legal matters including workplace relations and health and safety.
- Ability to deal with political and public sector issues and constraints of a sensitive nature.
- High-level interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to undertake investigative research to obtain, clarify and validate information that may require explanation and interpretation.
- A high level of initiative and demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in advising senior managers and others on sensitive issues.
- Tertiary Qualifications comprising a Bachelor of Laws and a current Practicing Certificate in Victoria (without conditions) are essential.
If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career needs, then come join us and help connect people and places for a growing Melbourne!
Don't meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.
Please note that relevant screening will be conducted as part of the recruitment and selection process. Dependant on the role, these may include criminal history, credit, qualification, and reference checks as well as a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.
Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.
Please note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.
Applications close 11.59 pm Monday 5th February 2024.
Metro's commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture
Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.
At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.
We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.
