Legal Counsel

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 practical, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of day-to-day business matters, including contracts, property, employment, IP and consumer law. Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial, supplier and construction contracts, while gaining exposure to key commercial negotiations. Identify legal and commercial risks in new projects, tenders and contracts, and provide clear, practical advice to support business objectives. Assist with construction disputes, litigation and dispute resolution matters, working with external counsel, clients, suppliers and public authorities. Keep up to date with legislative and regulatory changes and help the business manage compliance, insurance, claims and legal training. Work closely with senior lawyers and the wider business to manage competing priorities, develop legal processes and deliver high-quality, commercially minded 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 opp