Legal Clerk

Sedgman; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary continuance insurance

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Sedgman Pty Limited is seeking a casual Legal Clerk to join the legal team in Brisbane. The role supports delivering expert and timely legal services to Sedgman Group companies under lawyers’ supervision.

You will perform legal research, advise on contract amendments (subcontracts focus), and assist in dispute resolution as needed. The position is ideal for a law student in 3rd/4th year, with second-year students considered if contract subjects are completed.

Qualifications

• Must be a law student in their 3rd or 4th year; second-year students considered if contracts subject completed.
• Casual role 2–3 days per week; flexible with study commitments.
• Under supervision by experienced lawyers, support the legal team on a multinational resources business.

Responsibilities

• Carry out legal research, particularly on statutory requirements in countries where Sedgman operates.
• Assist in advising on and drafting contract amendments, especially subcontract-related.
• Help in resolving disputes as they arise, supporting the legal team.

Skills

Legal Research

Contract Drafting

Dispute Resolution

Education

Law Student (3rd/4th year)

Job description

Sedgman Pty Limited is a market leader in the design, construction and operation of mineral processing plants for the global resources sector. Our specialised technical expertise, proven track record in Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management (EPC and EPCM) delivery and our advanced commercial capabilities enable us to provide complete solutions which are valued by our clients. Sedgman Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of CIMIC Group Limited, one of the world’s leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner.

Setting the standard in terms of safety, innovation, technical capability and project delivery we offer outstanding career opportunities with offices throughout Australia, Canada, Germany and across the globe. The expertise and enthusiasm of our people and professional, friendly atmosphere is paramount to our continued success.

Sedgman Pty Limited is the CIMIC Group's mineral processing company and is a leading provider of mineral processing and associated infrastructure solutions to the global resources industry. Our mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by deliveringprojectsforourclientswhileprovidingsafe,rewarding,andfulfillingcareersforour people.

TosupportourmissionwearecurrentlyseekingaLegalClerktojointhelegalteamwho would like to apply their studies in the real world.

Whatdoesthisroleinvolve?

Theroleprovidessupporttothelegalteamtoensurethattheycandeliverexpertandtimely legal services to the Sedgman Group of companies.

Whatarewelookingforinourfutureteammember?

Undersupervisionbyexperiencedlawyers,supportthelegalteaminavarietyoftasks relevant to running a multinational resources processing and infrastructure business, including:

• carryingoutlegalresearch,particularlyinrelationtostatutoryrequirementsinthe countries in which Sedgman operates;
• advisingonanddraftingcontractamendments,particularlyinrelationtosubcontracts; and
• assistingintheresolutionofdisputesthatmayarisefromtimetotime.

This roleissuitedtoastudent whoisintheirthirdorfourthyearofstudy,althoughsecond year students will be considered provided the contracts subject of their degree has been completed

Casual role(approximately2–3daysaweekdependingonneed).Weareflexiblewithstudy and exam commitments.

Why Sedgman?

This is an opportunity to take on a broad and influential legal role within a global business, working closely with experienced leaders and project teams on matters that directly affect commercial performance and project delivery.

Sedgman offers a competitive remuneration package, flexible working options and access to a range of employee benefits, as well as salary continuance insurance. You will also be part of a supportive, collegiate team with exposure to complex work across projects, regions and jurisdictions.

Applicationsclose

30 November2026(tocommenceroleatthestartof2027