Global Contracts Counsel Early Career

Lycopodium; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Benefits platform access

Professional membership support

Paid parental leave

Ongoing development opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Lycopodium, a respected global engineering and project delivery firm, is seeking an early-career lawyer to join its collaborative legal team in Australia. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will support commercial, contractual and corporate matters while gaining exposure to operations across units.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years post-admission, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders in construction, EPCM, resources or mining

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in Australia with 1–4 years post-admission experience preferred.
• Strong drafting, contract review and negotiation capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review commercial contracts, including general and special conditions, scopes of work, and related documents.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on a range of commercial and legal agreements.
• Conduct legal research to support practical, commercially-focused advice.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract review

Negotiation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Construction/mining experience

Education

Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor

Job description

Lycopodium, a respected global engineering and project delivery firm, is seeking an early-career lawyer to join its collaborative legal team in Australia. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will support commercial, contractual and corporate matters while gaining exposure to operations across units.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years post-admission, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders in construction, EPCM, resources or mining