Legal Counsel

Full job description
Who we are:

Urbis is people-focused, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. Our mission is to help create meaningful, sustainable cities and communities.

Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), and active participants in the Federal Career Revive Initiative which supports the attraction and retention of women returning to work after a career break.

We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad-ranging exposure to the most exciting work.

Urbis, Shaping futures your way! For the city shapers and the community makers.

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Advisor to be a part of our mission to create exceptional cities and communities!

Join us in a pivotal role where you'll collaborate with key stakeholders in Urbis and Cistri to provide outstanding legal and commercial advice. Your keen attention to detail, organisational prowess, and negotiation skills will ensure seamless operations and compliance. Leverage your expertise to enhance our legal function, manage risks, and support our business needs.

You will:

Review, amend, and negotiate agreements with clients, subcontractors, and third-party service providers.
Act as the primary contact for contractual risk, privacy law, insurance matters, and company information provision.
Establish Master Service Agreements with key clients.
Assist the Head of Legal with regulatory compliance, policy oversight, and risk mitigation.
Manage aspects of the Urbis Group insurance policy portfolio.
Complete regulatory compliance surveys and questionnaires.
Provide training on contracting issues to internal stakeholders.
Advise on commercial law, intellectual property protection, and insurance issues.
Assist in company secretarial and governance activities, including maintaining statutory records and registers.
Contribute to workplace health & safety (WHS) initiatives.
About you:

Minimum 1-2 years' post-legal registration experience (in-house experience is advantageous).
Experience as a Company Secretary or in a similar governance role is advantageous.
Proven analytical and negotiation skills.
Proficient in legal/contract drafting.
Knowledge of intellectual property, privacy, and data protection laws.
Understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and corporate communications.
Experience with contract and commercial principles, preferably within a large corporate or professional services industry.
Knowledge of the Corporations Act, modern slavery, and real estate licencing regimes is advantageous.
Why Urbis? Urbis is committed to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and those returning to work after a career break.

By joining us you will receive many benefits including:

Salary continuance insurance, a generous parental leave policy, health & wellbeing programs and much more.
Active mentorship by the best in the business, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
Monthly morning teas and regular social events to celebrate professional and personal wins.
Across all our sectors, you will play a part in shaping cities and communities. Bring your spark, and shape futures your way.

How to Apply? If you are an enthusiastic candidate, with the desire to become part of a driven and highly professional team, click on "Apply for this job."

LifeatUrbis #CityShapers #CommunityMakers

Recruitment Agencies - thank you for thinking of us. We do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible, however, if we find that we do need agency assistance, we'll be in touch.

 

Australia
Victoria
Melbourne Show on map Get directions