Legal Counsel, Property and Construction
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Legal Counsel, Property and Construction
RMIT University
Title: Legal Counsel, Property & Construction Location: Melbourne Australia Full time Job Description: Overview: - Full-time, Fixed Term position 12 month Contract - Salary HEW 9 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements - Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working About the Role The Legal Counsel, Property & Construction in the Legal Services Group is a service-focused, first point of contact for users of legal services within RMIT and supports the General Counsel and Associate Director, Property & Construction in the Legal Services Group to deliver high quality legal advice to clients within RMIT in a timely and customer-focused manner. Key Responsibilities: - Provide a service-focused, proactive point of contact for internal clients and external parties including across the Property Services Group, as well as other portfolios and RMIT's controlled entities as may be required. - Provide legal and strategic advice and support to the supported portfolios within the university and in the negotiation, drafting and development of agreements, policies, processes, tender documents and all related legal documents required by the university. - Develop and maintain a productive and positive working relationship with key portfolio stakeholders and their teams. - Develop and deliver business-focused training programs on relevant and contemporary legal subjects including as required by the General Counsel and Associate Director, Property & Construction. - Maintain and enhance a suite of template documents for use within and by the university. - Manage the use of external legal advice as required by the General Counsel and Associate Director, Property & Construction About You To be successful in this position, you'll have: - Substantial experience working as a lawyer in the areas of property and/or construction. In-house experience highly desirable. - Demonstrated experience advising on, and problem solving in a legal and business context. - Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders from a range of experience levels. - Demonstrated experience in delivering business-relevant and timely legal advice through quality engagement with stakeholders. - Proven ability to operate with a high level of confidentiality in a diplomatic manner with the ability to lead and influence others. - Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and time management skills. - Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within a fast-moving team environment. - Positive, can-do attitude. - Mandatory: Hold a current practicing certificate as an Australian lawyer under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the Portfolio The Legal Services Group is responsible for the full range of legal services to all areas of the University. The Legal Services Group is committed to providing high quality legal services that are aligned with, and responsive to, the commercial needs of RMIT. They provide a high level of customer service which means getting to know the different areas of businesses they service and tailor advice to meet their needs whilst assisting RMIT to achieve its strategic objectives by working collaboratively with the University colleagues.
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